WASHINGTON — As part of the Obama Administration’s Climate Action Plan, today the Energy Department announced the selection of 18 projects across the country to research innovative, second-generation technologies that will help improve the efficiency and drive down costs of carbon capture processes for new and existing coal-fired power plants. “In the past four years […]
Underscoring President Obama’s Climate Action Plan to cut harmful emissions and double energy efficiency, the Energy Department is taking action to develop the next generation of combined heat and power (CHP) technology and help local communities and businesses make cost-effective investments that save money and energy. As part of this effort, the Department launched today […]
Scientists at the Chemicals and Science Fair in Sacramento, California have reported a discovery of new characteristics of hydrocarbons. This will go a long a long to reduce carbon emissions from petro-chemicals usage and impact the auto industry as well.
The US is seriously considering its rules governing offshore oil drilling. In view of the the recent oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico and the adverse environmental consequences, more stringent rules are been crafted to eliminate the circumstances that triggered such spills.
