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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Offshore Wind Projects Clear Environmental Review
The Department of the Interior (DOI), home to the National Parks Service, released a statement earlier this month that “the department’s renewable energy initiative has cleared an important environmental review, allowing Interior to move forward with the process for wind energy lease sales off Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey and Delaware.
Tagged Energy, Renewable, wind energy
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Measuring women’s empowerment in agriculture
The global anti-poverty movement has added a new tool to its arsenal with the launch of an index that measures women’s empowerment in agriculture.
Tagged Agriculture, Equality, Poverty
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Geothermal Energy Market Review and Forecasts for 2012
Although wind and solar energy steal most of the headlines, geothermal energy is enjoying significant growth. The past five years have seen accelerated geothermal development in countries like New Zealand, Indonesia and the US. But geothermal is also growing in new markets including countries like Australia and Germany.
Tagged Energy, Geothermal, Innovation
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US Solar Energy Review and 2012 Forecasts
The solar sector will face some intense headwinds in 2012. Despite obstacles, the solar market may add at least 25 GW of new capacity in 2012.
Tagged Energy, solar, Solar Energy
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Top Fuel Efficient Electric Vehicle on EPA’s List?
The what? Mitsubishi might have chosen a name that is a little easier to remember; that aside, I guess they are hoping the efficiency of the car makes it memorable.
AFGHANISTAN: Towards more sustainable solutions for returnees
Baswra squats on a dirty street corner in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad, watching fellow Afghans walk by with packages of assistance from aid agencies. When the door to the distribution site opens, she throws herself at it, waving documents in the face of anyone who will hear her story.
Tagged Governance, Migration, Refugees
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Life Cycle Assessment Course in Toronto
What do Cascades, the Dalai Lama and Levis have in common? They are all learning about and using life cycle assessment (LCA). If you want to know more about LCA, check out this course.
Department of Defense Reduces Energy Use, Saves $6.8 Million
In yet another sign that saving energy makes economic sense, and arguably aides national security, the Department of Defense (DoD) cut emissions and energy consumption to the tune of $6.8 million.
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