June 2009
Most efficient single-junction solar cell ever
England-based QuantaSol Ltd. says it’s developed what it likely the most efficient single-junction solar cell ever manufactured. QuantaSol, established in June 2007 as a
Report: Green innovation benefits Irish economy
The Irish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a new report title, “Innovation for a Green Economy — Environment and Technology: A win-win story.”
Jurdy: Not that kind of bill
Jurdy notes big things are happening across the pond …
Survey: Firms not doing enough to cut carbon
While British consumers overwhelmingly prefer green products, only 12 per cent think companies are doing enough to cut carbon emissions and tackle climate change,
Proposal aims to make UK ‘clean coal’ leader
Officials today proposed a new energy bill for the forthcoming session of Parliament aimed at helping the UK lead the world in breakthrough clean-coal
UK plans up to £3.5 billion for greener homes
Two Government programmes will see extra investments that bring funding for energy efficiency and “whole-house” green makeovers to British homes up to £3.5 billion
Science closer to solar-powered ‘artificial leaves’
Artificial leaves and nano-forests that can efficiently harvest the sun’s light energy might sound like a pipe dream, but an international team of researchers
Oxford creates course in sustainable development
Oxford University’s Department for Continuing Education has joined forces with the Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment to create a new Master’s course in
Campaign: Cut London emissions 10% by next year
More than 100 scientists gathered in London today to demonstrate their support for a campaign seeking a 10 per cent reduction of CO2 emissions
Scotland: All public-sector cars low-carbon by 2020
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Jurdy: To the dump, to the dump, to the dump, dump, dump
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Finally: A plan to make clean energy a business opportunity
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Perfect technology is impossible, but keep trying anyway
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Plan for a solar future means knowing when the sun won’t shine
While energy experts elsewhere are looking for answers to