Saqib Rahim, E&E reporter. Published: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 The electric car has run into several market cross winds that didn’t exist at the start of President Obama’s term, and these forces could slow or squash the car’s commercial aspirations.Since Obama took office in 2009, U.S. oil production has surged. World oil prices have spiked,…
Nathanial Gronewold, E&E reporter. Published: Monday, August 20, 2012 NEW ORLEANS — A new era in oil and gas activity in the Gulf of Mexico is opening, one that may be an improvement from the way things were done before the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, but also unprecedented in scale. Within weeks or possibly…
From: Peter Behr, E&E reporter, published: Monday, August 20, 2012 Ohio’s Utica Shale is starting to give up its secrets, slowly and stubbornly.The first results from a handful of initial wells paint a mixed picture of the potential oil and gas production from the expansive Utica play that has inspired predictions of a hydrocarbon El…
While hope for this year’s corn crop is slim, hope for next year’s crop is also diminishing. The midwest’s rainy season has already passed, so it is doubtful whether there will be enough moisture to start next year’s crop. We are currently in the worst drought the U.S. has seen in 50 years. While some…
Guitar maker, Gibson, has settled a court case brought against them by the federal government that accused Gibson of importing ebony from Madagascar and India along with rosewood, to make their guitars. Under the Lacey Act, acquiring plant products that are protected in the country of their origin is prohibited. Both ebony and rosewood are…
With the London Olympics underway, we’d like to share what they’ve accomplished to make it the most sustainable Olympic Games yet. Not only was sustainability a major factor for any city wanting to host the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, but with a multi-billion price tag and the world watching, London wanted their legacy to extend…
India’s electric power is back up and running today following a massive power outage that left 600 million people (more than the entire population of North America) in the dark and sweating in 90 degree (Fahrenheit) heat. Officials blame high demand and a fragile infrastructure, but are still investigating the causes. Monsoon rains, that…
This is not the first Olympics that I have noted the irony of what the games represent versus what the Olympic sponsors represent. The athletes competing are the best in the world, spending years training and pushing their bodies to the limit. I guarantee these athletes are not patronizing McDonalds, snacking on chocolate bars, and…
Your office, whether it be in a large multinational corporation employing thousands of people or a small home office for yourself, is a great place to improve your impact on the environment. With several to dozens of people sharing the same space and resources, considering eco-friendly and energy efficient choices has an exponential effect. Furthermore,…
San Diego State University’s College of Extended Studies is offering a fourth addition to their online certificate programs in green industry. The latest program is “Water Management and Landscape Sustainability” which focuses on regulations, treatments, and creating sustainable landscapes with water. This online program allows students to take courses anytime, anywhere 24/7. In addition to…