Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchial spasms. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Dirty polluted air is known to cause respiratory inflammation. Now exposure to dirty air has been linked to decreased function of a gene [...]
The specific cause of global warming currently remains a mystery even though scientific research is being done. Identifying the specific cause and retarding it’s growth are the target of diligent efforts. The likely results of global warming continuing at the current rate can be predicted. Although alarmists have made preposterous predictions of dire outcomes it [...]
Using new web-based technology, 18 year old Global Change Associates has relaunched its popular and content rich website. It was time for the New York-based company to update its technology, logo and content. Source:Global Change Associates Website Relaunch
New Generation Biofuels Holdings Inc., a development stage renewable fuels provider, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with First Florida Biofuels LLC (FFB) to pursue development of potential biofuel projects in Florida. Source:New Generation Biofuels & First Florida Biofuels form Strategic Alliance
Air Products and Alter NRG Corp. announced the signing of a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to pursue renewable energy opportunities in North America and Europe. The non-exclusive agreement gives Air Products the right to license and incorporate Alter NRG’s proprietary Westinghouse Plasma Gasification technology for use in renewable energy projects. Source:Air Products & Alter NRG [...]
The Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal Authority (NMWDA), in conjunction with the Frederick County Division of Utilities and Solid Waste Management and Carroll Country Department of Public Works, has selected Wheelabrator Technologies Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Waste Management Inc., as the preferred vendor to construct and operate a new, regional waste-to-energy facility that will [...]
Air Products and Alter NRG Corp. announced the signing of a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to pursue renewable energy opportunities in North America and Europe. The non-exclusive agreement gives Air Products the right to license and incorporate Alter NRG’s proprietary Westinghouse Plasma Gasification technology for use in renewable energy projects. Source:Air Products & Alter NRG [...]
The popular “Introduction to Carbon Trading and Finance” seminar will be held held in New York on February 24th. Taught by carbon market expert, Peter C. Fusaro, and Chairman of Global Change Asociates, this continuously updated course gives participants the latest information and insights on US and European carbon markets. Source:Next Carbon Seminar February 24th [...]
The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) is pleased to announce the release of the Utility Solar Tax Manual, providing timely clarity regarding solar tax credit changes for the utility and solar industries. The manual also sheds light on the implications of these changes on new business models for both industries and their customers. The full [...]
Following decades of denial of climate science by the political establishment, President-elect Obama will take office in a nation that lags behind Europe and Japan in establishing the building blocks for a carbon-neutral future. Once the world leader in renewable energy, America has ceded its place to nations whose governments have made the transition to [...]
