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First Images From European Space Agency’s SMOS

Posted on Mar 03, 2010 by Scott James.

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Last November the European Space Agency (ESA) launched the Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity (SMOS) with the mission of improving our understanding of the Earth’s water cycle. The goal of SMOS mapping soil and salinity variables is to better our understanding of the exchange processes between Earth’s surface and atmosphere, our ability to create accurate weather and climate models, and improve both agriculture and water resource management. This week SMOS sent back its first images of “brightness temperature,” which measures the radiation emitted from the Earth’s surface.
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Renewable Energy through Wastewater Treatment

Posted on Jan 20, 2010 by Scott James.

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In the continuing evolution of renewable energy innovation, Dayyhulme WwTW of Manchester, England one of the largest wastewater treatment works in the UK, is upgrading to generate electricity from biogas and deliver biosolids to be used as fertilizer. The project is part of United Utilities’ Sludge Balanced Asset Programme. To be completed by the end of 2012, the project will serve as part of the overall UK target to generate 15% of the National Grid electricity through renewable sources by 2020.

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2009 Environment Award for Ozzi Kleen Greywater Recycling Systems

Posted on Dec 14, 2009 by Scott James.

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Wastewater recycling for both domestic and commercial use is becoming more and more of an issue around the world, and one Australian company is making great strides in the recycling and reuse field that could have major implications. Suncoast Waste Water Management has been recognized with a 2009 Environment Award for their Ozzi Kleen Greywater Treatment System.
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New Zealand Turns Waste Into Energy

Posted on Dec 03, 2009 by Scott James.

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It may not smell like roses, but it could become a great sustainability love story. Solray Energy of New Zealand has found a way to turn sewage into biofuel. At what they call the world’s largest algae refinery and their business is quite possibly the holy grail of green alchemy: they convert toilet wastewater to biofuel. Launching their “Algae to Oil Conversion Technology” this week, the joint venture company combines the chemical engineering of Solvent Rescue with the Mechanical Engineering of Rayners, two New Zealand based companies.
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Award-Winning HydroVolt Makes a Splash in Micro Hydro

Posted on Nov 27, 2009 by Scott James.

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In talking about renewable and sustainable energy sources, most people think about brand new technologies. In truth, many renewable technologies are improvements and updates of energy options that have been around for centuries. The Hydrovolt is a new take on hydroelectric power that is making a splash in the micro-hydro world. The Hydrovolt is “a hydro-kinetic water turbine that floats in man-made water channels.” In other words, it puts the power of hydroelectricity in your hands.
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