Science/Environment

San Jose, Calif. : In a paper published in the American Chemical Society journal, Macromolecules, scientists from IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Stanford University detail discoveries that could lead to the development of new types of biodegradable, biocompatible plastics. The result of a multi-year

SCA is vacating its premises at Stureplan, where the office has been spread out over a number of addresses. In efforts to identify new premises, needs-adapted and efficiently utilized premises combined with a distinct environmental profile have been the guiding principles. “Our goal has been

The Fundación IBERDROLA has invited applications for its 2010 “Solidarity Through Energy” programme which aims to provide social assistance to improve the well-being and quality of life of marginalised groups. The programme is open to private non-profit groups which operate in Spain and

WILMINGTON, N.C. — GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) today announced it has signed an agreement with EnergyLab Foundation to support Italy’s pursuit of safe nuclear energy to address the country’s goals for energy security and cleaner energy. Under the memorandum of understanding, GEH will

Corporate leaders around the world believe that resilience – the ability to overcome challenges and turn them into opportunities – is key to keeping your job. These leaders view women as slightly more resilient than men, and they are providing their female professionals with a variety of

A new water treatment system, the first to be used in a North American coal mine, is being implemented by CONSOL Energy Inc. in one of the nation’s largest coal mines. The Buchanan No. 1 coal mine in Oakwood, Va., will receive GE’s (NYSE: GE) advanced filtration membranes and thermal water

GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) and Polska Grupa Energetyczna SA (PGE), Poland’s largest power company, announced today a new agreement to collaborate on Poland’s initiative to build next-generation commercial nuclear power plants. Poland plans to build two nuclear power plants to help

Some nations, of course, face difficulty at much lower rises, such as small island states. None of the models studied, including the most optimistic variations of low-carbon energy and efficiency, could square the circle of endless global economic growth with climate safety. Over the last

This Autumn, a series of state of the art exhibitions will take place around Europe to showcase stunning images taken by Daniel Beltrá, the winner of this year’s Prince’s Rainforests Project (PRP) Award at the Sony World Photography Awards. The images showcase the best of his fully-funded

Sir Howard Stringer, Sony Chairman and CEO, supports The Prince?s Rainforest Project (PRP) and pledges to take action against climate change In a video campaign message, alongside the PRP animated frog, Sir Howard Stringer, Sony Chairman and CEO, today joined an array of business leaders and