
According to a recent article in Science Daily, researchers in China are reporting a discovery that could turn rice straw into an inexpensive, new renewable source of biofuel. The study is slated to appear in the July 16, 2008 issue of the American Chemical Society's bimonthly journal Energy & Fuels ... keep reading
Written by Heather Morse in July 2008, about Agriculture & Food, Biofuels & Alternative Energy, Clean Technologies

As consumers across the United States become increasingly dependent on technology, the mountain of electronic waste in our landfills continues to pile up. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), e-waste is now the fastest-growing area of the municipal waste stream. The EPA estimates that 2.6 millions ... keep reading
Written by Heather Morse in April 2008, about Consumerism, Industry & Business, Recycling