by Lynn Floyd | Dec 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
Nov. 28, 2011 Mexican forest carbon protocol released A major carbon registry representing the California carbon market has released its comprehensive carbon project protocol for Mexican forests, sparking a public comment period where they will hear suggestions. The...
by Lynn Floyd | Dec 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
Nov. 22, 2011 First power plant receives GHG permit California celebrated another first in the American green economy this month, as the Environmental Protection Agency issued the first greenhouse gas (GHG) permit to a new power plant. The plant will generate 570 MW...
by Lynn Floyd | Dec 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
Nov. 21, 2011 US releasing energy standards next year The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will release new rules for greenhouse gas regulations early next year. The new emission regulations have already been delayed twice this year in response...
by Lynn Floyd | Nov 18, 2011 | Uncategorized
Nov. 18, 2011 Navy unveils destroyer powered by algae A Naval destroyer ship powered by algal biofuel completed a successful 20 hour voyage. The longest alternative fuel test to date required 20,000 gallons of biofuel which was composed of petroleum and processed...
by Lynn Floyd | Nov 18, 2011 | Uncategorized
Nov. 17, 2011 Ultra efficient turbines to be built in NC Siemens International has announced the opening of new factory that will build the world’s most efficient gas turbines. Turbines are used in power plants to generate electricity when steam is forced through. The...