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Energy News- Navy Awards $200 Million for 40 MW of Solar Power on Southwestern Bases March 10, 2010The U.S. Navy recently awarded a $200 million contract for a total of 40 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic power systems on Navy and Marine Corps bases throughout the Southwest. The National Park Service is also installing solar power at many of its facilities, using Recovery Act funds. […]
- Report Emphasizes Need to Reduce U.S. Consumption of Petroleum March 10, 2010An attempt to account for the energy security costs of domestic and imported oil finds higher security costs for imported oil. However, the costs are low compared to the direct cost of oil, implying that U.S. energy security efforts should focus on lower petroleum use, regardless of its source. […]
- Recovery Act Funds 191 New Transit Projects in 42 States, Puerto Rico March 10, 2010Vice President Joe Biden has announced more than $600 million in Recovery Act funding for 191 new transit projects in 42 states and Puerto Rico. Recipients are spending the funds on improvements such as hybrid electric buses and conversions of vehicles to hybrids. […]
- Navy Awards $200 Million for 40 MW of Solar Power on Southwestern Bases March 10, 2010
- Renewable Energy
- High-Speed Pipeline Revs Up Biomass AnalysisHigh throughput system can analyze enzymes, poplars, switch grass, thousands at a time to help determine which plants are best suited for biofuels. […]
- Light Inspires Energy Efficient Building DesignThe use of daylighting drives the size of the NREL's new super energy efficient Research Support Facility as well as the features of its windows. […]
- Making Wind Turbines Builds Career InterestGood-paying jobs in renewable energy are important to the nation's future and don't all require a college degree, high school students learn. […]
- High-Speed Pipeline Revs Up Biomass Analysis
- Energy And The Environment
- EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson Speaks at National Press Club March 8, 2010WASHINGTON – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson discussed the agency’s seven key priorities and the strong connection between environmental protection and economic prosperity in a speech at the National Press Club today […]
- City of Springfield, Mass. Receives Nearly $500,000 in Climate Showcase Community Grant Money March 8, 2010(Boston – March 8, 2010) Today EPA awarded the City of Springfield, Mass. a $491,067 Climate Showcase Community grant for projects that will combat climate change. The funds will help Springfield increase energy efficiency, saving consumers money and reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions […]
- TODAY: EPA Administrator Jackson to Address the National Press Club / Jackson to discuss EPA’s accomplishments and proposals for 2010 March 8, 2010WASHINGTON – TODAY, Monday, March 8, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will speak at the National Press Club […]
- EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson Speaks at National Press Club March 8, 2010
- Energy Research
- Probing life???s extremes in Yellowstone March 11, 2010Idaho National Laboratory biologist Frank Roberto squats on a gravelly patch of ground in Yellowstone National Park. […]
- Studying cesium to seize soil cleanup March 11, 2010Scientists at DOE's Lawrence Livermore Lab have developed soil clean-up methods at Bikini Atoll and other islands to the east where nuclear tests were conducted in the early 1950s. […]
- PPPL scientists awarded 111 million hours of supercomputing time March 11, 2010Four research projects involving six scientists at DOE's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) have been awarded a total of 111 million processor hours on supercomputers at DOE's Argonne National Laboratory and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). […]
- Probing life???s extremes in Yellowstone March 11, 2010
- Agriculture
- How Mosquitoes Find a HostMosquitoes can detect a very fine chemical structure difference in octenol, a compound emitted by mammals, according to new research by ARS scientists. Click the image for more information about it. Plant essential oil eyed as mosquito, ant repellent Tick and mosquito repellent can be made commercially from pine oil Military uniforms now provide reliab […]
- Geraniums Could Help Control Japanese BeetleGeraniums Could Help Control Devastating Japanese Beetle Read the magazine story to find out more. ARS scientists have discovered that geraniums could be useful in helping control the Japanese beetle, a costly pest that feeds on nearly 300 plant species. Tip for greenhouse growers: Add silicon Can the right potting mix replace fungicide? Within 30 minu […]
- Exploring Echinaceas Enigmatic OriginsRead the magazine story to find out more. An ARS scientist is studying the jumbled genetics of Echinacea, the coneflower known for its blossoms-and its potential for treating infections, inflammation, and other human ailments. Photo courtesy of David Cappaert, Michigan State University, Bugwood.org. ARS scientists cryopreserve pest-imperiled Ash trees Pla […]
- How Mosquitoes Find a Host
- Food, Drugs And Health
- FDA Approves Botox to Treat Spasticity in Flexor Muscles of the Elbow, Wrist and FingersThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Botox (onabotulinumtoxin A) to treat spasticity in the flexor muscles of the elbow, wrist, and fingers in adults. Spasticity is common after stroke, traumatic brain injury, or the progression of multiple sclerosis. […]
- FDA Update on the Investigation into the Salmonella Montevideo Outbreak - March 5, 2010As part of the Salmonella Montevideo investigation, the Food and Drug Administration has been actively investigating the supply chain of black and red pepper supplied to Daniele International Inc., Pascoag, R.I. […]
- FDA Investigation Reveals Salmonella Tennessee at Plant that Makes Flavor Enhancers for Food Processors and Other DistributorsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is actively investigating positive findings of Salmonella Tennessee in hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) manufactured by Basic Food Flavors Inc. in Las Vegas, Nev. HVP is a flavor enhancer used in a wide variety of processed food products such as soups, sauces, chilis, stews, hot dogs, gravies, seasoned snack foods, dip […]
- FDA Approves Name Change for Heartburn Drug KapidexThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a name change for the heartburn drug Kapidex Change to Dexilant is part of FDA effort to prevent medication errors(dexlansoprazole) to avoid confusion with two other medications – Casodex and Kadian. Effective in late April 2010, Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America Inc. will market Kapidex under the new n […]
- FDA Warns Consumers in Puerto Rico of Harmful Bacteria in Hand SanitizersThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers in Puerto Rico that two hand sanitizers – "Bee-Shield Hand Sanitizer” with Aloe Vera (10 fl. oz. or 1 gallon bottles) and “MD Quality Hand Sanitizer” with Aloe Vera (10 fl oz. bottles) – contain high levels of a bacteria, Burkholderia cepacia, that can cause serious infections in human […]
- FDA Approves Botox to Treat Spasticity in Flexor Muscles of the Elbow, Wrist and Fingers
NASA Hosts First-Ever Water Sustainability Forum
WASHINGTON — NASA today announced its founding partnership of Launch, an initiative to identify, showcase and support innovative approaches to sustainability challenges through a series of forums. The first forum, “Launch: Water,” will take place at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida from March 16-18.
“NASA is perfectly positioned to host a conversation with experts about potential solutions to the world’s most perplexing sustainability problems,” said NASA’s Deputy Administrator Lori Garver, the host of the forum. “NASA offers a culture of problem-solving, deep technical expertise on sustainable systems such as the International Space Station, and a unique capacity to capture and analyze data about our home planet.”
Other founding partners are the U.S. Agency for International Development, the U.S. State Department and Nike. The event will bring together 10 entrepreneurs from around the world who have proposed solutions to water shortages and 40 council members who represent business, policy, engineering, science, communications and sustainability sectors. During the two-and-a-half day forum, the invited innovators and the Launch Council will participate in sessions designed to identify challenges and discuss future opportunities for their innovations.
Media are invited to attend this first Launch forum. U.S. journalists must contact Katherine Trinidad at 202-358-1100 by March 15 to arrange credentials. Credentialed journalists may request interviews with the participants. For those unable to attend the event, it will be broadcast live at:
http://kscwmserv1.ksc.nasa.gov/LAUNCH
Launch is a global initiative to identify and support innovative work that will contribute to a sustainable future. Organizers have begun a global search for visionaries, whose innovative world-class ideas, technologies or programs show great promise in making tangible impacts on society. Through a series of forums focused on key challenge areas including water, air, food, energy, mobility and sustainable cities, Launch will give thought leaders a forum to present innovative ideas among peers and join in collaborative, solution-driven discussions.
To learn about the 10 innovators and their proposed solutions, and for a list of the 40 council members, visit:
http://www.launchorg.com
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