Energy efficient mobiles developed
ic Lanarkshire Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:39 PM PDT
Scientists at a university in Scotland have created a microprocessor that could make MP3 players and 4G mobile phones more energy efficient. EnCore delivers faster processing while using significantly less power and taking up less space than other similar devices on the market. |
A hydroelectric future faces a fish predicament
Los Angeles Times Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:32 PM PDT
As a nation looks to dams for their renewable energy possibilities, protection of salmon and other fish is an increasing concern, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. The Rocky Reach Dam has straddled the wide, slow Columbia River since the 1950s. It generates enough electricity to supply homes and industries across Washington and Oregon. |
Homeruns Power Wild Things to .500, Beat Midwest 6-4
OurSports Central Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:29 PM PDT
Washington, PA - The Washington Wild Things (29-29), presented by Washington Federal Savings Bank, beat the Midwest Sliders (26-30) 6-4 Sunday night at CONSOL Energy Park. By doing so, the team erased the slow start it had in May and June by reaching the .500 mark for the first time since the second game of the season. |
'Yomp-powered' equipment developed
Channel 4 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:27 PM PDT
A system which captures the "boot force" of yomping soldiers to power torches and radios is being developed by British researchers. Engineers at the University of Leeds are working on devices that convert the energy of flexing knees and trudging feet into electricity. |
Current WTWO Conditions 2.0
WTWO Terre Haute Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:22 PM PDT
Valley residents cleaned up Saturday after severe storms plowed through the area. The storm knocked out power to thousands of Duke Energy customers across Vigo, Sullivan and Clay counties. |
Speculators reap the whirlwind
Guardian Unlimited Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:10 PM PDT
International concern about volatile food and energy prices is fuelling a crackdown on commodity markets, says Nick Mathiason The commodity rollercoaster is back, with money flowing back into metals, energy and foodstuffs, fuelling new pressure to rein in speculators. Just three months ago, iron ore on world markets sank to $58 (£35) a tonne. On Friday, it closed at $93. Brokers are forecasting ... |
Energy campus" planned at old Philly Navy yard
Delaware County Times Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:10 PM PDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) â€" In part of a former Navy yard in South Philadelphia, economic development officials hope to foster an "energy campus" in which businesses, academics and military engineers can pool their efforts to come up with commercial ventures such as alternative energy sources or smart-grid technology. |
EDF fined £2m for poor customer service
Guardian Unlimited Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:08 PM PDT
Energy supplier's fine for failing to offer connection is one of highest imposed by Ofgem EDF Energy Networks , the company which supplies electricity to 8 million customers across London, East Anglia and south-east England, has been fined £2m by the energy regulator for customer service failures. Ofgem imposed the fine on the French-owned company after it repeatedly failed to offer connection ... |
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