renewable fuel source News
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National Sustainable Design Expo Opens Today
WASHINGTON, DC (ENS) - The U.S. EPA's National Sustainable Design Expo opens today on the National Mall in Washington, showcasing innovative energy technology such as generating energy from ocean waves and producing fuel from algae. It is open to the public without charge today and tomorrow. 'Green designs not only help protect our planet by using renewable fuel sources and less toxics, but ...
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Pricing carbon insufficient to save tropical forests from deforestation
Putting a price on carbon emissions from deforestation is unlikely to prevent tropical forests being cleared for palm oil production, according to a recent study. Additional measures should be included in climate policies to protect forests from increasing global demands, such as biofuels. Including carbon emissions from deforestation in climate negotiations is seen as a way to reduce emissions ...
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Stantec awarded contract to provide suite of architectural and engineering services to USBR
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been awarded a five-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide a full suite of architectural, engineering, professional, and technical services for the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), a federal agency under the US Department of the Interior. Stantec’s work will support ...
By Stantec
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EPA Compliance Advisory Addresses Applicability of TSCA to Chemicals Made from Petroleum and Renewable Sources Used as Fuels, Fuel Additives, and Distillates
EPA has posted a Compliance Advisory entitled “Applicability of the Toxic Substances Control Act to Chemicals made from Petroleum and Renewable Sources Used as Fuels and Fuel Additives and Distillates.” The Compliance Advisory states that EPA is reaffirming that chemical substances used as fuels, fuel additives, and distillates made from either petroleum or renewable sources are ...
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Eco-Friendly Strategies for a Resilient Planet: Discover Environmental Management at Its Finest
In today's world, where environmental concerns are becoming increasingly critical, the need for eco-friendly strategies has never been greater. As climate change and resource depletion pose significant challenges, adopting sustainable practices becomes imperative for the well-being of our planet. This article explores various eco-friendly strategies that can lead us toward a more resilient and ...
By GetOSHA
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NextChem awarded contract to build new bio-lubricants plant
Italy-based chemical producer So.G.I.S. has commissioned NextChem to construct a plant that will be used to transform residual fats into oleic acid, an intermediate product for the production of non-fossil biodegradable, biocompatible and safe lubricants. NextChem, a member of the Maire Tecnimont Group operating in green chemistry and the field of energy transition technologies, was launched ...
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