Science Daily has reported that in a quantitative analysis, the first of its kind regarding climate change, a group of Stanford University researchers found that the relatively small group of scientists who remain unconvinced that human beings have played a role in the rate of global climate change, have considerably less expertise and prominence [...]

A new master’s program in Marine Conservation and Policy will be offered by Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) beginning with the fall 2010 semester. The 12-month interdisciplinary program is designed to give students a broad base of scientific knowledge about marine ecosystems, enhanced communication skills, and perspective on the [...]

The American Physical Society, a leading organization of physicists, has issued the following press release to persuade congressional leaders to increase research investments for future energy technologies that will strengthen energy security and reduce the likelihood of disastrous effects associated with fossil fuel exploration as evidenced by the BP oil spill.

The Gulf [...]

The Solar Decathlon Europe (SD Europe) 2010 was created through an agreement signed between the Government of Spain’s Ministry of Housing and the United States Government, who committed to organize a sustainable solar architecture competition in Europe. In October 2007, both governments signed an agreement (a Memorandum of Understanding) as part of the Solar [...]

The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is promoting the “The Great American Backyard Campout” this weekend.  It is a great family activity and if you wish, you can even register at the NWF website to raise money, as well.  NWF uses 80 cents of every dollar you raise in the “Great American Backyard Campout®” to support [...]

The Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) says its regional office in Denver, which facilitates the Energy Providers Coalition for Education (EPCE), has been awarded a $2.55 million U.S. Department of Energy grant to support its Workforce Preparedness for Smart Grid Deployment program.

“With this funding, we will co-design new online curriculum to help [...]

Linamar Corp. is expanding its local workforce with a new $200-million investment in the city of Guelph , Ontario,Canada.  Chief executive officer Linda Hasenfratz said the company has already begun hiring between 1,200 and 1,300 people over three years to work in its local car parts and solar thermal dish manufacturing plants. Linamar has been [...]

A student-led and student-run Renewable Energy Initiative (REI) at Appalachian State University has financed the installation of a solar thermal water heating system installed on the roof of Plemmons Student Union. The system will provide hot water for the building’s restaurants, locker rooms and bathroom facilities.

The $153,000 system was manufactured and installed by SunQest [...]