EPA Releases Previously Secret Ingredients of Oil Dispersants

June 10th, 2010 by Editor

The EPA quietly published this week the formulas for Nalco’s Corexit chemical oil disperants, which have been used in unprecedented amounts to try and fight BP’s gulf oil spill.

EPA Releases Previously Secret Ingredients of Oil Dispersants


By Matthew Wheeland
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As Gulf Spill Drags on, Chemical Use Remains a Big Question

May 27th, 2010 by Editor

Amid new questions about the safety of the chemicals used to break up the oil already in the environment, BP officials say that its latest attempt to stop the flood of oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico is working.

As Gulf Spill Drags on, Chemical Use Remains a Big Question


By Matthew Wheeland
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Promisec’s PC Power Management Tool Piggybacks on Security

May 25th, 2010 by Editor

The company’s PC power management software is part and parcel with its security and compliance tools, and has just landed rebate approval from PG&E, making the ROI almost an afterthought.

Promisec's PC Power Management Tool Piggybacks on Security


By Matthew Wheeland
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Green Economy Poised for Big Growth

May 4th, 2010 by Editor

A study from the U.S. Commerce Department lays the foundation for measuring the growth of the green economy, with green jobs representing 2 percent or less of the private sector in 2007.

Green Economy Poised for Big Growth


By Matthew Wheeland
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When Cleantech Meets Water

March 26th, 2010 by Editor

Although cleantech and cleantech funding have largely focused on renewable energy technologies, a set of awards handed out this month to startups focusing on water efficiency highlights even further how water is becoming the next carbon.

When Cleantech Meets Water


By Matthew Wheeland
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Your Taco’s Footprint: 19 Ingredients that Logged 64,000 Miles

March 4th, 2010 by Editor

A new project from a California college aims to map how far the various ingredients in your taco-truck lunch have traveled to reach your plate.


By Matthew Wheeland
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eBay, Walmart, Google Among First to Hop on the ‘Bloom Box’ Bandwagon

February 25th, 2010 by Editor

At a much-buzzed event yesterday on eBay’s campus, Bloom Energy unveiled its Energy Server, fuel cell generators that could change the shape of how companies and municipalities get their energy.


By Matthew Wheeland
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The Smart, Connected Planet is at the Heart of IBM’s Pulse 2010

February 22nd, 2010 by Editor

The kickoff to IBM’s third-annual Pulse expo showcased how the company has its eyes on making the world’s cities connected, automated and efficient, through hardware and software innovations and new partnerships with Johnson Controls and Ricoh.


By Matthew Wheeland
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After a Year of Stimulus Spending, White House Touts its Successes

February 17th, 2010 by Editor

One year ago today, Barack Obama signed the American Recovery and Investment Act. Today, he and top administration officials are making the rounds to highlight the plan’s success in recasting the economy in a greener light.


By Matthew Wheeland
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Ford Expands Efficiency Efforts to its Dealers’ Lots

February 14th, 2010 by Editor

At the National Automobile Dealers Association convention this weekend, Ford unveiled a pilot project aimed at helping its 3,500 dealers nationwide save energy and reduce emissions and other environmental impacts.


By Matthew Wheeland
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