Featured In new stance, water board advises on planning for risks of climate change (Bill Dawson – Texas Climate News, 09/27/2011) This year, the State Water Plan includes a detailed discussion of manmade climate change. The current drought has put more pressure on the Water Development Board to address projected water shortages. The plan recommends 562 supply projects to meet…
Featured It’s Time to Set Uniform Algae Feedstock Standards (Algae Industry Magazine, 09/21/2011) Algae oil is gearing up to industrial scale production. Algae oil is a distinctive biofeedstock that generates abundant energy. Currently, multiple standards are being devised in order to enable blending, common refining, transportation and distribution. The trust and support of the public and regulators is important in…
Featured Green Groups Add Muscle in Texas, Gird for Uphill Battles (Nathanial Gronewold – The New York Times, 09/14/2011) The Green Movement is expanding in Texas as environmental organizations are spreading their influence across the state. Texas has been known for being a pro-development, pro-business state where oil is king. Now many companies are concentrating on the renewable energy industry,…