Tag Archives: Environment

Biofuels, ag leaders unite over halting Small Refinery Exemptions ANKENY, Iowa – The Iowa Biodiesel Board joined other renewable fuel and farm advocates today in thanking the president for directing the Environmental Protection Agency to properly account for future small refinery exemptions in annual Renewable Fuel Standard rules. Grant Kimberley, Iowa Biodiesel Board executive director and Iowa Soybean Association director of …

Los Angeles-Long Beach Port Trucking Company Replacing Entire Diesel Truck Fleet with Near-Zero Emissions Natural Gas Trucks  In Lead-up to Clean Air Day, Total Transportation Systems, Inc., teams up with Coalition for Clean Air to Celebrate the Switch LONG BEACH, Calif. September 26, 2019 – Total Transportation Services Inc. (TTSI) today announced it is replacing its entire diesel trucking fleet with near-zero emission natural …

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2019 — Con Edison, as part of a coalition of public and private electric utility companies, has filed a petition in the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals to challenge the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new Affordable Clean Energy Rule and the repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Con Edison has taken this action because …

With the changing climate and weather conditions, is installing solar panels a good idea? The answer to this question is very clear, the installation of solar panels depends on the place where you live. In this era, not everyone has space on their roofs to install solar panels. Installation of solar panels is affected by various factors such as the …

As our natural resources continue to dwindle and the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent, individuals and businesses alike are beginning to focus on sustainability in greater numbers. By reducing emissions, diverting waste from landfills, and harnessing new, sustainable forms of technology, we may be able to better ensure humanity’s survival into the future. But the concept of sustainability …

New Columbia Solar (NCS), a clean energy company based in the District’s Ward 5,  is now a  partner to the Solar for All Program operated by the DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU). NCS builds and operates solar energy systems on rooftops and parking canopies across the District and provides the power produced from the systems to low-income residents, nonprofits and …

The Ready For 100 Chicago Collective applauds city’s goal, advocates for equitable implementation with next Administration CHICAGO, IL — Today, the Chicago City Council unanimously voted to establish the goal of transitioning the entire city to 100 percent clean, renewable energy, like wind and solar, by 2035. Chicago becomes the largest city in the country to make this commitment, following cities …

With the environment getting stripped of its resources every day — coal, oil, and other minerals — it’s important for car buyers to understand just how dangerous emissions are and how they contribute to our declining atmosphere. This could be one reason why auto manufacturing companies are moving toward eco-friendly vehicles. For starters, vehicles that are considered “eco-friendly” are able …

“The evidence of human-caused climate change is overwhelming and continues to strengthen, that the impacts of climate change are intensifying across the country, and that climate-related threats to Americans’ physical, social, and economic well-being are rising.”- 4th National Climate Assessment, 2018 Current Climate Change Assessment & Trends Two important Federal government announcements have energy enthusiasts moving quickly toward a global …

A solar panel is a device which uses solar energy to generate electricity without any combustion of chemicals and other harmful gases in the environment. If you are a business owner looking at the useless amount of energy running in the building while there is no one around or a homeowner who couldn’t stop their children to switch off the …

Photo: pixabay.com Our day-to-day lives are often busy and filled with a never-ending list of tasks, especially if you are a homeowner. Home ownership adds an additional level of commitment to covering small expenses that are necessary for maintenance and comfortable living. When it comes time to tackle these small projects, there are numerous things to consider including sustainability and …

Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today took major steps in its ‘Commitment to Zero,’ as the Company announced a long-term wind energy contract to purchase the equivalent amount of electricity needed to power 100 percent of its estimated FY 2019 North American operations by 2020. Additionally, Vail Resorts announced a partnership with Eco-Products to supply all of its North American …

South Dakota School of Mines & Technology has been awarded $475,000 from the National Science Foundation to study how termites construct mounds with the idea that humans might one day adapt the energy-efficient homebuilding techniques of the insects. The award is a follow-up to a previous grant by NSF of $300,000.   Mines faculty researchers spent time in the African country of Namibia …

Vivint Solar 2018 Environmental Consumer Survey Reveals Americans are Greener than they Realize, Equally Across the Political Spectrum  Survey includes nationwide data on choices, habits and preferences of American consumers Vivint Solar, Inc. (NYSE: VSLR), a leading full-service residential solar provider, today announced the results of its 2018 Environmental Consumer Report, based on a nationwide survey that polled more than …

By this point in the 2010s we’ve achieved something very important in the ongoing struggle to preserve our environment and maintain a healthy climate: conservation and clean energy are cool. This an be attributed to changing attitudes toward climate change, major projects detailing the dangers in accessible ways, or even entrepreneurs and tech leaders like Elon Musk – who, for …

RAPID CITY, SD (Sept. 10, 2018) – Researchers at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology are studying ways to harness electricity generated by a unique set of microbes. “We’re studying the electric eels of the microbial world,” says Navanietha Krishnaraj, Ph.D., a research scientist in the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department at SD Mines. Researchers, such as Venkata Gadhamshetty, Ph.D., an associate …

Study analyzes how much water is used by oil, coal, natural gas, wind and other energy sources To generate the energy delivered to each home, business and industrial entity in the United States each year, trillions of gallons of water are required for energy production, processing, conversion and transport. However, the exact amount of water withdrawn from the environment and …

New Study Shows Natural Gas Engine Can Dramatically Reduce Smog from Heavy-Duty Trucks Simulated on-road testing shows the new Cummins Westport engine maintains near-zero emissions during all duty cycles RIVERSIDE, Calif., August 30, 2018 – The University of California, Riverside College of Engineering Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT) andSouthern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced the results of a new study …

Image Source: Unsplash Making the decision to reduce your carbon footprint is not only vital for the future of the environment, it can also require a lot of work. Making those eco-friendly decisions every day isn’t always easy or convenient; that’s why it’s important to recognize and applaud your commitment to doing your part for Mother Earth. With all of …

Increasingly, around the globe, we rely on renewable energy to power our lives and roll back the damage we do to our planet’s resources. For many, energy sources like wind and solar are becoming the standard to keep our businesses fueled cleanly and inexpensively. As renewable energy sources become more prevalent around the globe, there is increased hope that not …