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Sustainable surfing rides the waves.
Green Foam Blanks, a Ca. company, aims to reduce demand for new surfboards made with the carcinogenic compound, polyurethane. They recycle the considerable amount of waste produced when shaping a surfboard from a slab of foam. New York Times. 20 November 2009.
New science for chemicals policy.
Long-standing public policies governing chemical design, production, and use need deep restructuring in light of new science on the health and environmental effects of anthropogenic chemicals. Such reforms are essential to safeguard ecosystem integrity, human health, and economic sustainability. Science. Opinion, 20 November 2009.
Enzyme producers set sights on taking oil out of chemical production.
Enzyme producers that use bacteria and living cells to break down biomass to produce bioethanol, an alternative to petroleum-based vehicle fuel, have a new goal: to replace the oil used to make chemical ingredients in plastics, fibers, diapers or synthetic rubber with sugars extracted from plants. Greenwire. 17 November 2009.
Stretching tires' magic triangle.
Overcoming the resistance that tires encounter when they roll accounts for 20% of the fuel used in the average car, according to the tire manufacturer Michelin. By itself, rolling resistance is responsible for a startling 4% of worldwide carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels, Michelin says. Chemical & Engineering News. 16 November 2009.
A new blue.
New research suggests a route to compounds that could replace existing blue pigments with ones that are cheaper, more stable, and environmentally benign. Chemical & Engineering News. 16 November 2009.
Piezoelectronics gets green makeover.
A new generation of lead-free piezoelectric materials could lead to greener actuators, sensors and even ultra-dense data storage. New Scientist. 13 November 2009.
Popular professor dies of swine flu.
Keith Fagnou, 38, died Wednesday in the intensive care unit at the Ottawa Hospital, three days after he was admitted with suspected swine flu. His work was part of the “green chemistry” movement with broad implications for sustainable development practices. Ottawa Sun, Ontario. 13 November 2009.
Sen. David Vitter (R-Formaldehyde).
Sen. David Vitter's (R-La.) block on the nomination of Obama's choice to head the EPA's Office of Research and Development raises questions about Vitter's close ties to the formaldehyde industry. Mother Jones. Opinion, 13 November 2009.
Growth built on vegetables.
Entropy Systems, which makes high-tech shipping containers with its "GreenBox," recyclable, thermal-management system, is expanding from boxes to buildings. Minneapolis Star Tribune, Minnesota. Opinion, 4 November 2009.
Future fuel: From algae to oil.
With the Copenhagen summit on climate change fast approaching, the race is on to find new technologies that will help to produce cleaner, greener fuel. BBC. 2 November 2009.
Hampton Falls firm wins federal green tech grant.
Itaconix LLC, a green technology company based in New Hampshire, has received a $1.8 million federal grant to fund efforts to produce green polymers from itaconic acid fermented with sugars extracted from hardwood biomass. Manchester New Hampshire Business Review, New Hampshire. 28 October 2009.
Yvon Chouinard: Patagonia founder fights for the environment.
Yvon Chouinard, the founder and owner of the outdoor equipment and clothing company, Patagonia, has put environmental activism at the forefront of his company. US News & World Report. 26 October 2009.
Teesside embraces green industry.
A new sector is springing up that could alleviate Teesside's job losses in the traditional industries.The area is instead embracing low-carbon green technologies, with a brace of schemes and projects that are either under way or planned. BBC. 23 October 2009.
In with the new.
A new process for the synthesis of methylacrylate starts with ethylene, methanol, and carbon monoxide instead of cyanide, and yields fewer toxic byproducts. Chemical & Engineering News. 19 October 2009.
In schools, even chemistry is going green.
Remember working with toxic chemicals in your high school or college chemistry lab? Well, chemistry professors these days are trying some new approaches to minimize the amount of hazardous substance students are exposed to. Minnesota Public Radio, Minnesota. 16 October 2009.
Coda's all-electric sedan revs up U.S. auto market.
The Coda sedan, due out in 2010, is designed to be an all-electric car for everyday driving, at a middle-class price. Fast Company. 15 October 2009.
French make cars from flax.
The new programme will bring weight and cost savings as well as a reduction in energy use and carbon dioxide emissions, and the conservation of non-renewable resources. London Times, United Kingdom. 11 October 2009.
Chemical reform.
For 30 years, EPA has been forced to rely on industry to police itself to protect the public from hazardous chemicals. Now, the agency aims to re-invent the Toxic Substances Control Act, or TSCA, to give EPA greater regulating authority. Living On Earth. 10 October 2009.
Concerned about BPA: Check your receipts.
Some — but not all — cash-register and credit-card receipts can be rich sources of exposure to BPA, a hormone-mimicking pollutant. Green chemist John Warner claims that receipts are the biggest BPA exposure source for people in urban environments. Science News. 8 October 2009.
From plant to power.
Petrol might yet survive the green revolution. Some investors are taking seriously the concept of 'green gasoline' — transforming the woody remains of plants into exact replicas of today's transportation fuels. Nature. 8 October 2009.
Dow Agrosciences wins Michigan Green Chemistry Governor’s Award for Spinetoram.
Dow AgroSciences received a 2009 Michigan Green Chemistry Governor’s Award at an event last week at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Midland Daily News, Michigan. 4 October 2009.
Top tech for a cleaner planet.
There's a lot more to green technology than renewable energy. From more efficient aircraft to thread made from chicken feathers, the world is awash with ingenious ideas. New Scientist. 4 October 2009.
Growing plants to make your car.
Plastic, rubber and vinyl. That’s what most people see when they look at a car. But the cars of the near future will largely be made of fibres and seed oils from plants that grow in the fields. Waterloo Record, Ontario. 26 September 2009.
Unearthing nature's bounty.
Chemical Biology: Mass spectrometry anchors tactic for finding new natural products from microbes. Chemical & Engineering News. 26 September 2009.
EPA nomination held up amid debate over formaldehyde risks.
A stalemate over the nomination of Paul Anastas to be an assistant administrator has nothing to do with the merits of Anastas, the man known as "the father of green chemistry." Instead, it has everything to do with the politics of formaldehyde. New Orleans Times-Picayune, Louisiana. 25 September 2009.
Envisioning the possible future of climate change.
Maybe the Pittsburgh setting for the G-20 summit and its rich environmental history will give leaders of greening efforts a unique perspective on what should be done to make the massive and expensive transitions needed to address climate change. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pennsylvania. Opinion, 22 September 2009.
It just got easier being green.
GreenCentre Canada received a $13.6-million investment from the Ontario government to build and staff a cutting-edge innovation centre; researchers will partner with industries to develop cleaner, less energy-intensive solutions for traditional chemical products and manufacturing processes. Kingston Whig-Standard, Ontario. 21 September 2009.
Fight grows over labels on household cleaners.
Manufacturers of detergents, household cleansers and furniture polish are under pressure from consumers to come clean about the chemicals in their products. Some have been associated with asthma, birth defects and fertility problems in higher doses. New York Times. 17 September 2009.
Assembly delays vote on infant health safety measure.
The California Assembly put off a final vote on whether to ban the chemical bisphenol A from baby bottles, infant formula, and baby food containers Wednesday after an emotional debate over children's safety. Los Angeles Times, California. 10 September 2009.
Washing without water.
One of the properties that makes nylon a poor fabric choice, namely its ability to retain dirt and stains, is being exploited by a company that has developed a new laundry system. Its machine uses no more than a cup of water to wash each load--and it uses much less energy than conventional devices. Economist. 4 September 2009.
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