September 2010

A Greener Wood Glue - September 3, 2010

Researchers from the College of Forestry at Oregon State University recently received a Presidential citation for developing an environmentally friendly wood adhesive. Previously, adhesives used to make wood products like plywood, particle- and fi...

Batteries Powered by Sugar - September 2, 2010

i-Pods powered by Kool-Aid? Yep. They might be just around the corner -- no kidding! Researchers are developing biodegradable batteries that generate electricity from sugared drinks. These sweet little power packs use enzymes to break down sugars...

Stopping Stowaway Species - September 1, 2010

Humans aren't the only ones collecting frequent flier miles. Turns out bugs, seeds and pathogens are frequently hitching rides on airplanes as stowaways. Mostly accidentally, and mostly harmless. But it's a concern, says Andy Tatem, ...

August 2010

Trolley Transportation - August 31, 2010

Remember that old-fashioned mode of transportation -- the trolley, or streetcar? It's making a comeback worldwide. From Albuquerque to Winston-Salem, from Algeria to Vietnam, light rail systems are under construction or in planning. In fact,...

Platinum Catalyst - August 30, 2010

You think gas is expensive? What about the price of platinum? Believe it or not, that's one of the things the automotive industry is looking at before deciding to make the switch to fuel-cell powered vehicles. That's because platinum is the ca...

Changing Seasons, Changing - August 27, 2010

Changing seasons in New England is well, second nature. But a change in the look of the season is a change that has folks concerned. Each autumn, millions of tourists trek to the state to witness the brilliant displays of reds, oranges and yello...

Slimming Down Solar - August 26, 2010

When it comes to selling solar cells, it pays to be cheap -- and thin. At least that's what Professor Ken Durose at England's Durham University is banking on. He and his colleagues at the University's Center for Renewable Energy are involved ...

Toolbox for Green Classrooms - August 25, 2010

Hooray for building environmentally friendly schools! But what about improving existing ones? Most schools in the United States were built back in the day, when architects didn't factor in energy conservation, sustainable materials or a bu...

Recycled, Again - August 24, 2010

"Cradle-to-Cradle" is the newest buzz in green manufacturing circles. It's the next evolution of the idea of "Cradle-to-Grave, " where recycled materials are used in the manufacture of new products. "Cradle-to-Cradle" takes it a step further. That...

Coal Gasification - August 23, 2010

It's no news flash that, over the years, one of the dirtiest sources of energy has been coal; in fact, it's among the top contributors to carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The challenge, according to the U.S. government's Energy Information Admini...

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