Sustainability


Development Threatens U.S. Conservation Areas

Data from a University of Wisconsin-Madison study found that 940,000 housing units were built between 1940 and 2000 in private land inside the boundaries of national forests.

ACEEE Profiles Local Energy Efficiency Programs

Free report offers insight into proven program models of energy efficiency.

Experts to Share Sustainable Building Practices at Trade Show

25th RCI International Convention & Trade Show will cover roofing, waterproofing, and exterior wall systems.

Sandia Labs Develop Competitive Microphotovoltaic Cells

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.

NCPA Report: Nuclear Power Is Safe, Could Answer Energy Mandates

Recycling nuclear fuel would decrease the problem of nuclear waste disposal, the report says.

South Dakota State Builds a Better Scope for Solar

A photoactivated, scanning probe microscope will be designed to identify defects that limit solar cell efficiency.

Greeting Card Company Expands Using LEED Standards

Posty Cards breaks ground on the first manufacturing facility in Kansas City, Mo., built to LEED v3 Gold building standards.

Clean Energy Secures 10-Year Contract at Austin Airport

Clean Energy will design, build and operate a new compressed natural gas fueling station for public use.



F&WS Awards $19 M to Protect Wetlands in 11 States

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.

APL Plans to Cold-iron Vessels at Port of Oakland in 2010

Air quality grants will enable APL to outfit five vessels for cold-ironing, and construction of electrical berths is expected to begin next summer.

Pennsylvania Invests $10 M in 12 New Solar Projects

The total installed capacity of the planned projects is a little more than 9.1 megawatts, or enough to power approximately 1,000 homes.

Copenhagen Accord: 'A Significant Step Forward,' UN Says

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he will work to develop a legally binding agreement for the accord.

Satellites Help Track Stream Flow of Dungeness River

The river model was developed to show how NASA technologies like satellites, sensors and computational models could be used to improve short-term stream flow predictions.

How 'Green' was COP-15?

From toner cartridges to carbon offsets, organizers tried to make this historic environmental meeting a 'green' one.

Pelosi: Talks at COP-15 Find that Clean Energy Good for Businesses

U.S. Congressional delegation talks to businesses, European lawmakers about value of clean energy legislation.

Stanford Researcher Estimates Grapevines Lose 10% of Water

The irrigation water typically speeds through soil cracks without interacting with the soil, says Eve Hinckley.

N.C. Engineers Name Michael Baker Firm 2010 Winner

Michael Baker Engineering wins the 2010 Engineering Excellence Grand Award for Ararat River restoration, greenway, and parks project.

NIST Awards Fibrwrap $8 M to Develop Robotic Pipe Repair

National Institute of Standards and Technology's Technology Innovation Program is supporting the development of a robotic platform that will repair and retrofit deteriorating water mains nationwide.

Michigan Seeks Comments on Environmental Justice Plan

The state's Department of Environmental Quality collaborated with representatives from many organizations over two years to develop a policy for Michigan.