Research published online yesterday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that 13 elements classified as priority pollutants (PPEs) by the US Environmental Protection Agency were found in the Athabasca River in the province of Alberta, Canada. Seven of these were present at high enough concentrations to put aquatic life at risk. The findings are also of concern to human health. The list of pollutants include mercury, arsenic and lead.
The energy giant said it was no longer planning to try and win an exploration licence in Greenland, , Britain’s Guardian daily said. ”We are not participating in the bid round,” a spokesman for the British firm told the paper without giving details on why the decision was taken. This news comes as the Scottish exploration [...]
The revelation that British government ministers are gathering views from industry and the scientific community about “peak oil”, the point at which oil production reaches its maximum and then declines, has prompted speculations about their concerned for a future supply crunch.
Wave energy is surging ahead as a viable source of renewable energy to generate electricity — with Australia’s southern margin identified by the World Energy Council as one of the world’s most promising sites for wave-energy generation.
Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy Limited (ASX: CWE) is pleased to announce that its project application at the National Centre of Excellence in Desalination (‘NCED’) has been selected from amongst 61 applications.
Scottish and Southern Energy plc and Mitsubishi (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd and Mitsubishi Power Systems Europe Ltd) have signed a strategic agreement to co-operate on low carbon energy developments. The two companies will explore a range of technologies including offshore wind farms, advanced technology for smart electricity grids and low carbon vehicles, carbon capture and [...]
Pelamis Wave Power is the first developer to be awarded ‘Official Saltire Prize Competitor’ status from the Scottish Government for their wave farm project at Farr Point, Sutherland.
BP CEO Tony Hayward was on Capitol Hill yesterday, where he was testifying before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on “The Role of BP in the Deepwater Horizon Explosion and Oil Spill.” Although it was quite a spectacle watching Hayward arrogantly dodge questions from lawmakers, the show was literally stolen by Rep. [...]
President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to complete the membership of the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: Frances G. Beinecke, Member, National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling Donald Boesch, Member, National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon [...]
The news regarding the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico goes from bad to worse,to completely unbelievable when watching companies executives pass the blame to others. The only good news has been that the wind has kept most of the spill from reaching shore. Here are the latest details: – Five oil and gas production platforms in the [...]
Washington, DC – 09/01/2009 – The Pew Environment Group today joined 14 fishing and conservation organizations and more than 55,000 members of the general public in urging the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to reject its current proposal to allow commercial long-line fishermen to catch and sell more Atlantic bluefin tuna, an iconic species nearing [...]
Wave energy developer Aquamarine Power has recieved a £60m package for marine renewable energy development as part of a government announcment made yesterday [July 15] by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) under The UK Low Carbon Transition Plan. The package includes £9.5m for the Wave Hub in Cornwall; £10m for the [...]
The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is part of the world renowned Smithsonian Institution
The Environmental Protection Agency today announced the next steps in a coordinated strategy to slash harmful emissions from ocean-going vessels. EPA is proposing a rule under the Clean Air Act that sets tough engine and fuel standards for U.S. flagged ships that would harmonize with international standards and lead to significant air quality improvements throughout [...]
Last week and one week before earthday, a landmark finding was announced by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. After a thorough scientific review ordered by the US Supreme Court in 2007, the EPA has concluded that greenhouse gases contribute to air pollution that may endanger public health or welfare. The proposed finding, which now moves to a public comment [...]
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