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Enter the dead zones

The volume of hypoxic zones, also called "dead zones", in the Gulf of Mexico and Chesapeake Bay are expected to be record-setting this summer according to a University of Michigan researcher . Hypoxia refers to the loss of oxygen in water, which then leads to unsustainable conditions for aquatic...

Posted to ICIS Blogs (Weblog) by Anonymous on 07-24-2008
Solar updates

ICIS Chemical Business , the magazine I work for, recently published two very nice articles about the photovoltaics market. According to Dede Williams , Germany is facing feedstock shortages and competition from cheaper regions, while Ed Zwirn reported a global overview of the industry. And with that...

Posted to ICIS Blogs (Weblog) by Anonymous on 07-23-2008
Humans are to blame?

For those who think global warming is just nature's way of being grumpy, US physicists are saying otherwise and reaffirmed that humans are to blame for the future mess the world is going to be in. "Emissions of greenhouse gases from human activities are changing the atmosphere in ways that affect...

Posted to ICIS Blogs (Weblog) by Anonymous on 07-22-2008
Green lawyers to the rescue

Preserving the environment is proving to be a profitable venture for lawyers. In the past few weeks, I've encountered several announcements from law firms stating that they are forming new businesses dedicated to untangling the intricacies of the carbon market. Cincinnati-based Thompson Hine formed...

Posted to ICIS Blogs (Weblog) by Anonymous on 07-22-2008
What's cheap, green and sweeter than Apple?

It's the new 2-watt CherryPal desktop computer , which reportedly delivers 97% less power consumption (equivalent to your clock radio's power use), has 80% fewer components (less metals and chemicals use compared to standard PCs), and has a decade or more lifespan. According to the company CEO...

Posted to ICIS Blogs (Weblog) by Anonymous on 07-21-2008
California wants green buildings

As mentioned last Friday, California's Building Standards Commission adopted the first statewide green building standards in the US which will become mandatory in 2010. The new building standards aim to reduce energy use in building structures by 15% more than current standards; reduce water usage...

Posted to ICIS Blogs (Weblog) by Anonymous on 07-21-2008
A Gore-y energy plan?

Ex-vice president Al Gore seems to think that the US is ready and able to eliminate the use of coal, natural gas or petroleum oil in US electricity within 10 years by using alternative energies such as wind, solar and geothermal. According to his speech yesterday (see the video below), his plan of a...

Posted to ICIS Blogs (Weblog) by Anonymous on 07-18-2008
Video about eco-solutions

I came across this really cool YouTube video from GreenTechnology.com . It features one of CNN's EcoSolutions segment about developments of biobased or energy-reducing electronics by Sony as well as Mohawk carpets made from recycled plastic bottles. Based on watching this video it occurred to me...

Posted to ICIS Blogs (Weblog) by Anonymous on 07-17-2008
Green rooftops in vogue

Rooftops made with solar and other energy-reducing, greenhouse gas reducing materials are spreading across the globe. In New York , building owners can even get tax credits by installing roof areas with green vegetation. If you want to start selling fruits and veggies to your local farmer's market...

Posted to ICIS Blogs (Weblog) by Anonymous on 07-17-2008
Recycling in Fashion

Here are some tips on how food/beverage and consumer product companies can have the best giveaways in trade shows and conventions. Best of all they're eco-friendly! Trenton, New Jersey-based startup firm TerraCycle is upcycling used food wrappers, drink pouches, empty yogurt containers, corks and...

Posted to ICIS Blogs (Weblog) by Anonymous on 07-17-2008

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