Release of methane gas at the Arctic sea

Posted on December 16, 2011 by admin

Extraordinary and unexpected clouds of methane gas which is a greenhouse gas and is 20 times more intoxicating than carbon dioxide gas has been found bubbling at the surface, by a few scientists who were there to explore and take survey in the Arctic Ocean.

The head of the Russian team who was surveying there was surprised by the extent and quantity if the methane gas. This team has been taking several surveys in the seabed of East Siberian Arctic Shelf off northern Russia for about 20 years. In an interview, Igor Semiletov who is working at the Russian Academy of Sciences said that he has witness such a thing for the first time in his work career, and he has never seen methane gas being released with such a force and large scale. Continue reading →

Reconditioning Plastic Bottles

Posted on December 8, 2011 by admin

Axion International, a company from the New Jersey founded in 2007, has devised a new technique of recycling old plastic items. This innovative technique is to construct different building material like bridges etc by using discarded detergent containers, plastic bottles, milk carton and several other related things. This building material will be strong enough to replace steel, iron and concrete as it will be a mixture of frayed plastics and some amount of fiberglass. This technology has first time been introduced by the professor of engineering Thomas Nosker at Rutgers.

Plastics have a quality that they don’t degrade. Buried in the ground for centuries may even not decay them completely. Many people for the same reasons melt plastic and use it as boards at beech house decks or many make out clothing material by twirling it up. Continue reading →

Greenskills- A unique effort to restore urban ecosystem

Posted on August 5, 2011 by admin

To protect the environment and restore traditional lifestyle in urban areas, a variety of programmes is being introduced across the world by different organizations. People are working to improve their lives and to return to less artificial environment by planting trees. URI GreenSkills is a unique programme by New Haven Department of Parks, Recreation and Trees. Its objective is to promote and demonstrate sustainability in action through creation of employment opportunities and the provision of training, research and on-the-ground projects. Continue reading →

Sustainability Endangered

Posted on August 2, 2011 by admin

The World Wildlife Fund’s Global Forest and Trade Network is under a wave of harsh criticism as its transparency and credibility are being challenged by the forest campaigners. It is being said that GFTN is working with a structure that has so many loopholes in it. Continue reading →

John West sets tuna sustainability targets

Posted on July 26, 2011 by admin

UK canned seafood manufacturer John West, once branded ‘John Worst’ by Greenpeace for its poor record on sourcing tuna responsibly, will today launch a five-year plan to source the depleted fish stock more sustainably and will announce the launch of a new range of pole and line sourced tuna products.

Hampshire SME cuts footprint with rooftop solar system

Posted on July 26, 2011 by admin

A Hampshire-based cosmetics firm has installed a solar photovoltaic (PV) system on its 55,000 square roofspace in the latest demonstration of the manufacturer’s commitment to going green. “w3bs of DP”

WWF accused of failing to regulate sustainable timber scheme

Posted on July 26, 2011 by admin

Conservation group WWF let timber companies use its panda brand logo while they were razing some of the world’s most biologically rich rainforests or trading in potentially illegally sourced timber, according to the investigative group Global Witness.

Carbon Trust research shows better refrigeration cuts energy bills

Posted on July 21, 2011 by admin

A new guide released this week by nonprofit organisation the Carbon Trust encourages businesses to opt for sustainable, high-efficiency refrigeration equipment and methods, claiming that they could save 20 per cent on energy bills by doing so.

Stiebel Eltron forecasts 40 per cent growth in 2011

Posted on July 21, 2011 by admin

Wirrral-based green energy products manufacturer Stiebel Eltron UK is forecasting a 40 per cent growth in turnover in 2011, as it announces a second major contract with a supplier this year.

Parliament approves NPSs for major energy projects

Posted on July 21, 2011 by admin

In a decision the Government says will bring greater certainty to developers of major energy projects, including new nuclear plants, the House of Commons debated and approved six National Policy Statements for Energy (NPS) yesterday night.