Sustainability


'Water for Food' to Lay Groundwork for Nebraska Institute

Conference to discuss the global challenge of growing more food with less water.

Study: Corn-based Biofuel Costs 50 Gallons of Water per Mile

Missouri University researcher analyzed the amount of water required to produce ethanol from a number of crops.

10 Tips for Enhancing Wildlife, Habitats

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is encouraging individuals to take action to benefit fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats.

NDA, CSDA Become Information Allies

Demolition and concrete groups set up an agreement to promote safety and professionalism in their industries.

Calif. Survey Finds Residents Ready to Conserve More

A water agencies association and a state agency are educating residents about the state's water challenges and what they can do to help.

Pa. Seeks Comments on ARRA Grant Program

The Department of Environmental Protection is trying to determine if the public and local officials think the state is using its share of funding as effectively as possible.

Mass. Focuses on Efficiency and Renewable Power

Gov. Patrick has launched a Green Communities Program to help Massachusetts residents cut energy bills through efficiency and locally generated renewable power.



NYC Targets Buildings with $16 M in Stimulus Funding

Mayor Bloomberg's city has introduced the Greener, Greater Buildings Plan to improve the city's energy efficiency.

Conn. Seeks $38.5 M for Fuel Cells, Building Efficiency

Gov. Rell says his state has a plan that would use federal stimulus funds to expand fuel cell initiatives and support thermal and solar technologies.

DOI Invests $280 M in Refuges, Hatcheries

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will use the money in more than 830 projects, including visitor centers, habitat conservation, and wildlife refuges.

The Green Build-out Begins

Spurred by the Obama administration's call to reduce the country's dependence on foreign oil by adopting alternative energy sources and increasing energy efficiency, green is rapidly becoming the color of choice across all facets of the federal contracting community.

Camelina-based Jet Fuel Reduces More CO2, Study Says

Sustainable Oils' analysis conducted at Michigan Tech University found an 84 percent reduction when compared to petroleum jet fuel.

Europe Study Identifies Harmful, Costly Invasive Species

Canada geese, zebra mussels, brook trout were among the top invaders in Europe.