Climate science will be reviewed by independent scientific panel. …
… “He said he was not certain how many members would serve in thegroup, but said they would represent a variety of scientific disciplines. He expects to complete the review by the end of August … ” …
University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers develop chemical process that efficiently produces biofuels from cellulose: “developed a 
promising new chemical method to liberate the sugar molecules trapped inside inedible plant biomass, a key step in the creation of cellulosic biofuels. The approach, which is described in the March 9 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, can convert three-quarters of the sugars locked up in raw corn stover into simple, fermentable sugars, making it an attractive alternative to the enzyme-based approaches currently favored by biofuels researchers. ” http://bit.ly/c0mfRA
Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center supported this biomass research project: “The researchers found that water was the key to making the process efficient. Without water, the sugars produced by the action of the ionic liquid and the acid rapidly degraded into other compounds.” http://bit.ly/cMYxV9
Organic catalysts are used to create biodegradable molecules that can be recycled more effectively. IBM and Stanford discuss green chemistry breakthrough on YouTube. http://bit.ly/dB3m98
Great work! Amazon solar education courtesy of UC Berkeley College of Engineering: “Next, the teachers brought out small, solar panel kits to collect solar energy. The group made solar-powered radios, exploring electromagnetic waves and radio transmission.” http://bit.ly/cWOrla
Spain is able to execute a number of learning cycles in solar energy production and support. The country is adapting and other countries can understand what to avoid. …
… “And regulators are still learning how to structure stimulus payments so that they yield a stable green industry that supports itself, rather than just costly energy and an economic flash in the pan like Spain’s.” …
University of Vermont will host algae biofuel discussion on March 17 and 18: “Foremost algae biofuel researchers and entrepreneurs will present on the current state and projected future of algae as a biofuel feedstock.” http://bit.ly/dd82of
Green investments will be targeted by the International Monetary Fund through 100bn green fund: “Strauss-
Kahn pointed out that developing countries would require large-scale, long-term investments for climate change adaptation and mitigation, with the Copenhagen Accord suggesting that $100-billion a year in funds … ” http://bit.ly/b0p4CC
Africa’s Next Steps for Transformation requires focus on climate change: “Help for developing world on climate change: Strauss-Kahn also drew attention to the challenge of climate change. He called upon the international community to marshal the resources needed to help developing countries, particularly low-income countries, address this issue—which he said could be the shock to end all shocks. ” http://bit.ly/brBPkZ
what to do with co2 emissions from coal fired power plants: “process that takes CO2 emissions from a coal- or gas-fired power plant and sprays seawater into it and naturally converts most of the CO2 into calcium carbonate, which is then spray-dried into cement or shaped into little pellets that can be used as concrete aggregates for building walls … ” http://nyti.ms/8ZnJ6g
James Trainham will lecure on solar energy at the University of Delaware. … “James Trainham, senior vice president of engineering for Sundrop Fuels of Colorado, will deliver the Jack A. Gerster Memorial Lecture on solar energy at 10 a.m., Friday, March 19, in Room 102 Colburn Laboratory.” http://bit.ly/cRCnay
Sundrop Fuels, Inc.: http://bit.ly/ckUAlH
Arizona State University will facilitate the NAE Grand Challenge Summit 
where leading talent will tackle challenges such as solar energy economics. … “On April 8 and 9 at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, experts will explore critical needs to develop new medicines and biomedical technologies, make solar energy economical, find better ways to manage and recycle the increasing amount of waste materials produced by growing nations, and transform education to prepare the next generations for facing these and other challenges. ”
ATT targets eco-friendly packaging for wireless device accessories and will influence manufacturers of mobile phones to reduce the environmental impact of handsets. … “AT&T estimates that the packaging improvements for device chargers, cases, batteries and data cables will help to avoid more than 200 tons of wasted plastic and paper in 2010. For example, the packaging for batteries and data cables will change from plastic “clam shell”-style packaging to small, recyclable paper boxes. The packaging for protective phone cases and car chargers will change to slimmer packaging. Suppliers will be required to reduce packaging, use non-petroleum based inks and use recycled materials for in-box documentation of new devices. Suppliers will be required to assert that all devices delivered to AT&T have avoided virgin materials mined in conflict zones within the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). ” http://bit.ly/cWmZxG
Volkswagen Group has achieved run-rate savings of 9.26 million kilowatt hours per year after it optimizes its office equipment infrastructure for energy efficiency. This achievement has taken almost five years and have delivered an almost 90% energy savings as compared to 2005. …
… “Volkswagen has made progress in terms of costs, energy efficiency and the environmental balance sheet by replacing more than 52,000 fax machines, printers, photocopiers and scanners with fewer than 17,500 multifunction devices throughout the Group, and then integrating these new devices into a unified IT infrastructure. Seven energy-efficient standard devices take the place of 832 different models of office equipment.
Thus Group IT at Volkswagen reduced the pool of devices by 66 percent and eliminated around 35,000 single machines. Stacked on top of each other, they would form a tower 14 kilometers high. The new devices automatically report problems and toner levels to a service center. This enables optimal route planning for the maintenance personnel. Advantages: repairs and maintenance are carried out as needed, storage of consumables on site is no longer necessary, and toner cartridges are always changed in an environmentally friendly way without non-specialist staff needing to get involved. ” …
FPL integrates solar with gas-fired power generation at its Florida plant, testing this model. … “FPL Group expects to cut costs by about 20 percent compared with a stand-alone solar facility, since it does not have to build a new steam turbine or new high-power transmission lines. ” … http://nyti.ms/amIPAf
Department of Energy awards Dupont and partners funding for research into algae derived next-gen biofuels. … “The macroalgae-to-isobutanol project will focus on: improving domestic macroalgae aquaculture; converting macroalgae to bio-available sugars; converting those sugars to isobutanol; and economic and environmental optimization of the production process. More than 60 scientists in Wilmington, Del., and Berkeley, Calif., will work on this research and development program. ”
ExxonMobil sees similar opportunity as Dupont in algae biofuels. … “ExxonMobil has been engaged in a long-term effort to examine the potential of next generation and renewable fuels. After considerable study, we have concluded that biofuels from photosynthetic algae have potential benefits and advantages: Algae can be grown using land and water unsuitable for plant or food production, unlike some other first- and second-generation biofuel feedstocks; Select species of algae produce bio-oils through the natural process of photosynthesis — requiring only sunlight, water and carbon dioxide. ”
Tata Motors shows its Nano Electric Vehicle to European audience at the Geneva Auto Show. … “It will seat four individuals comfortably in its spacious interiors, which the Tata Nano is known for. It will have a predicted range of up to 160 km and an acceleration of 0-60 kmph in under 10 seconds. Tata Motors continues its innovative approach with the Tata Nano EV, using super polymer lithium ion batteries, as in the Tata Indica Vista EV, which provide superior energy density to conventional batteries. ”
Via Tata Motors: http://bit.ly/cYGevy
Tata electric vehicle strategy: “Miljø will produce electric vehicles based on Tata Motors’ products, besides manufacturing of state-of-the-art super polymer lithium ion batteries and the development of related technologies. Tata Motors believes that this investment in Miljo will help the company realise its strategy to develop convenient, affordable and sustainable mobility solutions through electric and hybrid vehicles. ” http://bit.ly/cSAUIO
Tata Motors presence at 2009 Geneva Auto Show: “The company has also displayed the Tata Prima, a concept luxury sedan, and the Tata Indica Vista EV, an electric vehicle based on the award-winning new generation Tata Indica Vista.” http://bit.ly/c6PbHZ
Tata Motors Europe Connection: “Tata Motors’ electric vehicles will be produced in association with Miljo Grenland AS, Norway. Tata Motors’ UK subsidiary, Tata Motors European Technical Centre plc, has a 72% stake in Miljo. The vehicle is currently undergoing extensive trials in Europe” http://bit.ly/cApHnK
… eSolar founder involved in one of the world’s largest green-energy deals – agrees to provide the technology to build solar farms in China that would generate 2,000 megawatts of electricity.
China commits to Africa renewable energy investments, that include solar energy. …
… "In energy, China has proposed the construction of 100 renewable energy projects for Africa covering solar power, bio-gas, and hydro power facilities." …
Via INSEAD: http://bit.ly/ajWH6e
as recognized for initiatives by the Dept of Energy. …
… “University of Central Florida as a national example of the best green initiatives happening at colleges and universities nationwide. ” …
Via University of Central Florida: http://bit.ly/aUs0A1
First Solar leadership affirms financial guidance, while former and current CEOs adjust their stock positions. …
… “First Solar’s management team has confidence in the 2010 financial guidance we gave on Feb 18 as well as the company’s prospects for long-term growth…We continue to execute on our technology and strategic roadmaps … ” …
First Solar CEO Buys and Sells via Seeking Alpha: http://bit.ly/a5gBzN
