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New York has been an area of concern during hurricane season for many years because of the large population and logistics.
The Microproducts Breakthrough Institute (MIB) is a collaboation between Oregon State Universtiy and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Virtually all air travelers entering the United States beginning January 23 will need to show passports- even U.S. citizens.
Coal-powered ethanol plants release up to 92 percent more carbon dioxide than those powered by natural gas, causing concern among local and state governments and residents.
Several Northern New ENgland ski areas are becoming part of a national trend of resorts going "green" by buying wind-generated electricity to power their energy-hungry operations.
Big Oil is poised for a slighly less big year in 2007, as slowing U.S. economic growth and an expanding global supply cushion may help keep a lid on prices.
Scientists have come up with another bleak forecast: Evem a regional nuclear war would devestate the environment.
Some ethanol boosters say their product would be more attractive if drivers are allowed to select the percentage of the corn-based fuel that's blended in with regular gasoline
The owners and preservationaist in Viginia's hung country battle against the state's dominant utility over a proposed high-voltage power line.
Tiny technology provides long hours of fun.
Car buyers will face a new form of sticker shock in 2008: Mileage estimages will be down, reflecting the way people actually drive.
A Noble Prize adds exicitement to NASA's list of achievements.
The new Aura Ozone Monitoring Garden is used to study air quality from the ground by seeing how ozone in the air damages the leaves of certain plants.
Off a busy suburban road, a locked gate hides seven hallowed acres where men ride Lilliputian trains.
An environmental group urged a state agency to abide by rules regarding a Milwaukee suburb's proposal to draw more than 1.8 million gallons of water per day from Lake Michigan.
After quitting his job with 3M, training engineer Dave Cooper too to the road to spread the word about moutaintop removal of coal mining.
Missouri and Illinois officials are calling on an electric utility to explain why thousands of customers remained without power a week after a harsh winter storm.
A growing number of companies and nonprofit gorups are offering eco-conscious consumers a chance to compensate the planet for the carbon emmissions they generate when they drive, fly, use electricity, or heat their homes.
Homeland Security is making available a series of information products for home users and technical experts in business.
Protecting America from maritime threats, the Coast Guard has implemented several innovative programs since 9/11.
Can, and should, a human implantable microchip be used to monitor employees in secure areas?
Scientists have developed methods to train the common honeybee to detect explosives.
Families of Sago mine workers aren't the only ones who want more answers about what went wrong Jan. 2, 2006.
The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration has successfully completed to programs to combat nuclear terrorism.
2006 was a year that the scientific world all-too-publicly aired its dirty laundry.
Proposed regulations to improve security at high-risk chemical facilities have been issued by the Department of Homeland Security.
Two new product prototypes reduce glare and improve the efficiency of outdoor luminaires.
14 Tips for water and wastewater programs to reduce risk to public health from terrorist attacks.
Major battery makers recharge their offerings with newer models promising to hold longer charges.
ODM Tool & Manufacturing finds out how challenging replacing a damaged concrete floor can be.
Through its Ready Campaign, the Department of Homeland Security educates and empowers Americans to take simple steps for emergency preparedness.
Exploration of alternative energy sources is finding a way into high school courses.
Methane gas from large cattle feedlots and dairies is starting to smell like money to some folks in the ethanol business.
More and more students are saying "No" to bad food choices, and "Yes" to a healthy eating lifestyle.
A portable biorefinery designed to proved naysayers wrong.
President Bush proposed a reduction in gasoline consumption and then toured a DuPont research laboratory for ethanol production.
Volatile commodity prices make Wall Street investors take a step back when it comes to ethanol.
The encouraged expansion of refinery capacity could have a big impact on the west.
If the U.S. is going to stay competitive in the engineering field, it must encourage women to join the profession.
Love for that notorious s-word - science - can be fostered as early as preschool.
Read some fun and interesting after-the-holiday science facts.
Commissioning and retrocommissioning buildings can be energy-beneficial if a standardized set of references and resources exist.
Illinois homeowners, landlords, and owners of occupied buildings are now required to install carbon monoxide detectors in all occupied areas.
The debate rages on whether we will be able to meet our food and fuel needs in a bio-based economy.
Research and Development Funding is expected to increase in 2007, according to Battelle.
Coast Guard members prepare for any emergency.
Battelle demonstrates a major advance in applied fuel cell technology.
Stocking up on food is as simple as a trip to the store. But will perishable food be available if we are hit with a bird flu pandemic?
The dispute over global warming is bound to get even worse once the issues are addressed.
It all starts from malts made from special grains. And now your beer is being brewed in the most energy efficient way possible.
The Power Authority's administrative building, in White Plains, NY, is the first in New York state to receive Gold recognition by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Winter isn't what it used to be in this part of world. Read how New Englanders are dealing with the changes.
Maintaining and improving the world's working forests is key to slowing global warming. But if the current rate of forest loss continues, the climate will continue to change.
Pipes are failing at an unprecedented rate and doing record damage. Something must change.
Cigarette smoke is a major economic issue. One Cafe in New Orleans found a way to make it no longer an issue.
Flooring proves to be the biggest challenge when Olympia Foods transforms a vacant factory into the world's largest pita bread manufacturing facility.
Chlorine gas attacks can conjure up bad images of WWI, Vietnam, and past wars. But this tactic has not been perfected to be used as a weapon of mass destruction despite some fears.
Chicago welcomes the U.S. Green Building Council's Greenbuild International Conference and Expo to McCormick Place in November, 2007.
Several leading corporations worldwide have called for prompt, decisive action on climate change caused by greenhouse gas emission.
Measuring conditions can be essestial to the successful building project. Choosing your data logger carefully can help that process.
The day after the Milwaukee Brewers finished their 2006 season, the next team went into action repairing the movable roof.
Do you have enough nerve to check out the new Skywalk at the Grand Canyon? This reporter did.
Engineers are itching to make the journey from Europe to Africa by train a reality. Feasibility studies should be complete this year.
Well-meaning efforts to use palm oil as an alternative energy source may backfire.
Would a tsunami warning system actually work as effectively as first thought?
Ohio is seeking ways to make itself the "Silicon Valley of alternative energy".
GE is working to increase availability of clean drinking water in rural areas of developing countries through the use of solar energy.
Working closely with the DOE, Underwriters Laboratories is researching the long-term effects of ethanol on E85 dispensers.
Manufacturers are decreasing their toxic emissions, but emissions from electric generating facilities seem to be on the increase.
When astronauts return from space it's the view they talk about.
A restructuring of the Internet will be anything but easy.
A new study says ethanol may create dirtier air, causing more smog-related deaths.
"Going green" may sound gimicky, but for small businesses selling environmentally friendly products and services can be very profitable.
There has been a long debate over the invasion of the zebra mussels on Lake Michigan. Now lawyers are getting involved.
The NFL's first attempt at a green Super Bowl went awry. But lessons have been learned.
As long as a safer alternative exists, this fireproofing chemical could be prohibited in the use of televisions, computers, and furniture.
Feasibility of carbon sequestration technology will be tested at the Burger Power Plant in Ohio.
Court ruling in air pollution case may cost electric utilities billions of dollars to limit their pollution from coal-fired plants.
This 46-story tower is expected to be the first in NYC to achieve Gold LEED status from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Unable to follow visual signs in the event of an emergency, visually impaired people are now able to exit a building safety thanks to new technology from Honeywell.
The lightbulb does not look like such a good idea anymore as lawmakers are talking about banning the technology. Read why such talks are taking place.
Local 95 Union Hall is distinguished as one of the top 25% of buildings in the nation in terms of energy conservation.
The USGS has initiated some actions to prepare for the hurricane season this year, including improved monitoring and enhanced navigation capabilities.
Bamboo is everywhere! It's versatility makes it a favorable commodity in the renewables market.
Investing in "green businesses" might be growing in interest, but is it growing too fast?
Maine is the only state in which 100 percent of the electricity used in state-owned buildings is derived from renewable sources.
The Global Challenge, aimed at improving high school math and science skills, pairs up students from different parts of the world.
A new web-based service allows building designers to integrate energy analysis into the early stages of design.
Can lack of a national background security checking system be putting our private sector in jeopardy?
Retrofitting challenges for this manufacturer find a happy ending.
The shipping industry feels the impact of lower water levels on the Great Lakes.
Each state has a startlingly difference in burning of high carbon coal and their contribution to global warming.
Expecting a busy hurricane season, leading petroleum companies are working to improve and strengthen their operations.
Comprehensive testing of reinforced concrete may lead to better building practices in earthquake prone areas.
Dozens of airlines are jumping on the "green" bandwagon. But any significant breakthroughs won't be seen for at least three decades.
Can wildlife and wind energy co-exist peacefully? These two Texas ranches don't think so.
Can the slight weakening of the Gulf Stream help offset the effects of global warming in northern Europe? Some scientists think so.
One family tries to reduce their carbon footprint through small, consistent changes in their lifestyle.
Not a typical building material, mushrooms are holding promise as a new sustainable form of insulation.
With over 17 million students, colleges and massive energy consumers, and some think they should be at the forefront of the green movement.
Seashore mallow proves to be a promising source for biodiesel.
The release of a landmark report documents almost a decade of detailed research on the role technology will play in global climate changes.
According to reports released, China has overtaken U.S. emissions of CO2 by 8 percent in 2006.
The key to influencing companies to commit to changing global warming lies in the hands of the consumer.
The new Life Cycle Costing Calculator affords organizations a way to compare conventional roofs with green roofs.
Nevada Solar One power plant connects to the grid and officially begins generating clean energy for Nevada homes.
Advocates offer E85 as an affordable alternative - with one hitch. Too few pumps offer the fuel nationwide.
A computer simulation of the World Trade Center attacks supports findings that initial impact stripped the towers of critical fireproofing.
Might there be a silver lining for the frigid regions on Canada and Russia in the global warming issue?
If everything goes right, regular people will be driving hydrogen-powered fuel-cell vehicles.
The tiny Smart Car is common on European streets. But the Smart car faces some safety issues in the United States.
Century Foods claims its food products will be contaminated by pollution if plans go through to build an ethanol plant in Sparta.
It looks like an upside-down Apollo spacecraft, but this solar architect's home has managed to harness the power of the sun to supply energy to his home.
The green trend is slowly penetrating all businesses, and nightclubs are not being left behind.
Read about the Beach of the Future, where high tide meets high tech.
Dan Broadt uses his own windmill to power his home, and in the process has cut his electricity bill by 50-75 percent a month.
NYPA is taking wide-ranging measures to lower electric bills and reduce carbon emissions.
A flag-raising ceremony at its headquarters in Romeoville marks 50 years of service for Metroplitan Industries.
Drought and dry conditions are shades of things to come according to a new report on the effects of global warming.
"No sludge will be dumped into Lake Michigan," says BP PLC of the Whiting oil refinery. But just what are they dumping into Lake Michigan?
The "chipping" of two CityWatcher.com workers have stirred the debate of just how far security technology can go.
Homeowners are becoming more environmentally savvy. A model home in Idaho is leading the way in LEED construction for the residential market.
Student designers use the Hudson River as an energy source in ASHRAE's 2007 Student Design Competition.
As the price of copper continues to rise, thieves are putting themselves at risk to steal copper in this deadly national trend.
Shopping for textbooks can be a challenge, and something few people think of when considering a college education budget.
Mining of metals from the ocean floor is closer to becoming a reality.
General Motors has signed an agreement that could propel it to the front of the plug-in hybrid race.
Anxious to get in the ethanol production race, a Florida company plans to develop the first commercial plant to convert citrus waste to ethanol.
The clean energy market faces many risks. But big business is beginning to wonder if the color of going "green" is the same color as big money.
With the debut of a documentary series on WWII, supporters think it is time that Rosie receives her own permanent monument.
Two years after Katrina New Orleans still struggles. But the outlook in 10 years appears much brighter.
State Fire Marshall seeks proper training and certification for those installing and maintaining conveyance devices.
Talks are focusing on making sure the $20 trillion projected to be spent over the next two decades for energy is as environmentally friendly as possible.
Toro works to encourage and help the irrigation industry to achieve more efficient water management practices.
New to its already state-of-the-art facility, Pipefitters Union Local 597 has added a full scale hospital setting to train its apprentices in the maintenance and installation of med-gas units.
You might think 150,000 miles on a car is a lot. It's not.
Mineralogically, glass is the same as sand. So read how Fort Lauderdale is testing a small patch of glass sand to produce multiple benefits to the environment.
We've concentrated so long on cleaning up the air. Have we forgotten what that means to the land?
If you are interested in learning more about LEED Certification and green building technology, then this Expo is for you.
Wind information gathered in South Dakota has made developers take a second look at this energy source.
Nova Biodiesel builds its latest facility for the production of biodiesel fuel, the fastest growing alternative fuel on the market today.
Long considered one of the most toxic building in the U.S., this 9/11 survivor building is being questioned on its toxicity to the surrounding building occupants.
Experts say the most profound effect of global warming will be seen along the Pacific Coastline. So is it wise to build, or buy, with that thought in mind?
Research shows that wide-spread use of plug-in hybrids could produce a positive effect on the environment.
Not only are building personnel learning to "go green", but gardeners can get in the act, too.
Business schools across the country have started incorporating environmental issues into their school curricula.
The Disney Institute teaches employess that "it isn't my fault, but it is my problem" to Miami International Airport employees.
What would happen if terrorists seized control of a crucial part of the our electrical grid? This simulated attack shows the dire consequences.
Engineers are looking for a less-alarming vernacular for describing the health of a bridge in America.
Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice has challenged big polluters to find ways to move to energy sources that reduce global warming without harming economies.
Ed McKay wasn't so sure, but his wife was. Their residence, built 26 years ago embraces today's "think green" philosophy.
Daylighting systems have the potential to cut energy use, but coming up with a precise placement is a key issue. A free software package has been designed to help that.
Hollywood seems to be going all out to "go green." But is it all show?
Legal and economic questions arise as Montana's Colstrip coal-fired plant faces lawmakers in the drive to mitigate climate change.
Creosote-treated wood used for pilings is proving to be hazardous to the environment. The question is: how will banning them affect new development.
Sputnik expanded the universe, and much of what Sputnik achieved is now taken for granted.
The largest Greenbuild conference ever will be visiting Chicago this November.
As mine tragedies line the front pages of newspapers across the country the debate continues on how much training is really necessary for this dangerous work.
This winter season Indiana DOT will be trying a new solution to ice and snow buildup on their roads.
Monumental breakthroughs have been achieved in how industry addresses weld fatigue.
Safety tips for the cold season that is upon us.
Even Robin Hood would have trouble hiding out in Sherwood Forest today.
That depends on what you are using them for. Read on to find out which batteries are best.
Students are learning the history of Egypt as a whole school project right up through the art of mummification.
The growing emissions of greenhouse gases could lead to the same extinction patterns from millions of years ago.
Neil Armstrong shifted attention from him to the dedication of the new engineering building on the Purdue University campus.
Join The Chicago Roofing Contractors Association for their tradeshow on Jan. 17, 2008.
By doing a few simple things it is estimated that homeowners can save up to 10 percent on their annual energy bill.
Angry protests sound the alarm about the dangers of allowing Mexican tractor-trailers across the border. What they fail to mention is that hundreds of drivers have delivered here for years.
Coal is getting bigger and bigger. And nowhere is it bigger than in China.
Microbreweries are at the top of their popularity. But there is growing concern that they won't be able to absorb the rise in prices like their industry rivals.
Selling your home in today's market can be tough. Here are a few tips to increase your chances of a swift sale.
The Maytag factory has shuttered the windows and locked the doors as workers hold back their emotions.
ASSE has taken steps to promote the profession of Safety Engineers.
Chip has been so effective that he has almost run himself out of a job.
Reports show the Great Lakes Basin is receiving more precipitation than it has in the past.
They've used corn, vegetable oils and various other feedstocks to produce renewable fuels. Now, algae comes into the picture as a renewable energy source also.
Chemistry 101 Meets YouTube - with growing success.
Landscaping is an important consideration to any business or homeowner. Read five tips on inspecting your landscaping.
Consumers need to be convinced that "energy efficient" or "green" does not necessarily mean more expensive before these practices can be widely accepted.
R&D is truly becoming a global enterprise as the European Union and Asia slowly join the push forward.
Most dig for dinosaur fossils for evidence of the past. But this scientist has found fascinating evidence of Earth's climate history by digging for plant fossils.
140 years of "stuff" connected to the Quad Cities or its residents are housed in this museum. And more arrive every day.
The Global Warming cause hits YouTube with surprising results.
While students are doing much better in math and science, fundamental lessons on environment are being pushed to the back.
NIU is one of eight universities now offering certification for skills that can be used to mitigate homeland security emergencies.
Water budgets can be used as a tool in addressing water availability concerns well into the 21st Century.
Drenched with a water balloon, this engineer wondered why this couldn't be used to fight wild fires effectively.
With RVing growing yearly, is it possible to indulge our wanderlust without compromising the natural wonders of our planet? This author doesn't think so.
There's more to it than just stacking Legos together as these students are learning.
Winter coats and 5-star restaurants don't bode well. An inexpensive air curtain brought the solution to their problem.
A joint project of NASA and the German Aerospace Center find a large telescope fitted for a jumbo jet.
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