By manipulating two genes, scientists have developed a tobacco plant that expresses more oil, which could be used for biofuel.
Photovoltaic modules made from these microsized cells for the rooftops of homes and warehouses could have intelligent controls, inverters and even storage built in at the chip level, says one field engineer.
Recycling nuclear fuel would decrease the problem of nuclear waste disposal, the report says.
A photoactivated, scanning probe microscope will be designed to identify defects that limit solar cell efficiency.
The agency seeks public input on its interim guidance for dioxins in soil cleanup goals.
EPA has identified these industries for financial obligations in cleanup of environmental releases.
Posty Cards breaks ground on the first manufacturing facility in Kansas City, Mo., built to LEED v3 Gold building standards.
The agency is first addressing phthalates, short-chain chlorinated paraffins, polybrominated diphenyl ethers, and perfluorinated chemicals.
Clean Energy will design, build and operate a new compressed natural gas fueling station for public use.
Two regional EPA offices will cosponsor a workshop on publicly owned treatment works nutrient reduction and efficiency on Jan. 12-14.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will provide $19 million in grants through the National Coastal Wetlands Conservation program that will be matched by nearly $26 million in partner contributions.
EPA's 2010 plan includes a rulemaking for the Steam Electric Power Generating industry.
EPA aligns U.S. hazardous waste shipment rules with OECD regulations.
On Jan. 5, EPA will present a Webcast on the draft findings of the National Lakes Assessment.
The state is investing $5 million from stimulus money to develop eight alternative energy projects that will use sewage, animal, and food processing waste to generate power.
EPA to take comments on a proposed one-hour sulfur dioxide standard during a public meeting at the Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center.
EPA has developed a Web-based tool that lets people take a look at enforcement actions on a map.
Air quality grants will enable APL to outfit five vessels for cold-ironing, and construction of electrical berths is expected to begin next summer.