Archive for May, 2008

Could a Sudden Release of Methane Stores Doom Earth?

Scientists think the last “snowball earth” age was ended by a massive release of frozen methane. With Arctic permafrost slowly melting, could this happen again?

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The Daily Five: Saturday, 31 May, 2008

Climate scientists reconcile a long-standing challenge to global warming predictions; space energy gets dragged out of the realm of sci-fi; and the ethanol industry pays the price for its own success.

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Introducing Enhanced Commenting and Search

Threaded discussion. Custom profiles. A simpler way to comment on thousands of websites. Introducing Disqus commenting and Lijit enhanced search on EcoTech Daily.

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The Daily Five: Friday, 30 May, 2008

A California company announces they’ve synthesized a perfect copy of crude oil from algae; plug-in features for the 2009 Prius; and a plastics trade group frets about too much plastic.

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Solar Power Company Ponies Up $161 Million

It’s on! Big business stocks its solar energy warchest as SunEdison socks away $160 million for unspecified investments.

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The Daily Five: Thursday, 29 May, 2008

The Department of Energy wants to hear some great ideas about fuel cell technology; “clean” coal is as dirty as ever; and a 16-year-old’s science fair project may solve plastic bag waste.

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The Daily Five: Wednesday, 28 May, 2008

Oil prices finally take a tumble on weakening demand; scientists propose ways to geoengineer a cooler climate; and clever new ways to keep cattle from burping methane.

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E-Waste and Your Superfly iPhone

That electronic gadget in your pocket is likely full of toxic substances. When its coolness wears off, will it get recycled — or become poisonous e-waste?

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The Daily Five: Tuesday, 27 May, 2008

Brazil and Sweden team up for sustainable ethanol standards; Apple eyes solar powered portable devices; and the Flintstones get busted at a Brussels climate change protest.

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The Daily Five: Monday, 26 May, 2008

That economic stimulus check headed to U.S. taxpayers will be stimulating the booming petroleum industry; Major League Baseball takes a swing at going green; and the Phoenix Mars Lander arrives safely at the Red Planet

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