Performance vs Emissions – Mazda Delays SkyActiv-D (Diesel)
As emissions regulations continue to tighten, automakers are finding it harder to meet them. Mazda SkyActiv-D, a groundbreaking new diesel-engine technology, still isn't ready...
Wait, No More Horse Carriage Rides in New York City’s Central Park?
If Mayor Bill de Blasio has his way, the Central Park carriages could be trotting on borrowed time. On the other hand, do they...
Volvo Polestar Focuses on Turbodiesel Hybrid Electric Vehicles
With the release of the Volvo V60 PHEV, new ground was broken in the automobile market, becoming the world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid electric...
Less Funding for Earth-Science-Based Research
A new and contentious bill, which is the latest version of the America COMPETES Act, has recently passed the US Congress, with funding to be...
France to Ban Plastic Dishes by 2020, Decision Stirs Controversy
France just passed a law against plastic cups, cutlery, and plates. By 2020, the Energy Transition for Green Growth will go into effect and...
France Intends to Speed Up Wind Power Projects
The French Government circulated on Thursday plans to speed up the installation of wind turbines. Such plans were put together by a working group, formed...
“Green” medals at the Olympic games of Tokyo
Can you imagine that gold, silver and bronze parts of the old mobile phone you recently recycled, could end up in the hands of...
Use of Advanced Biofuels in Petrol Made Compulsory in Italy
Advanced biofuels will have to make up 0.6% of all types of petrol and diesel used to power cars and trucks in Italy as of...
Space Pollution Threatens Low-Earth Orbits
Created by German photographer Michael Najjar, "Space Debris I" is an amazing representation of the satellites, space junk, and everything else currently orbiting Earth. Beautiful,...
Oil Giant Shell Joins the Global Wind Energy Council
The oil giant Shell has recently moved to expand it influence in the green energy sector by joining the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)...
