article thumbnail

UN delegates reach agreement on protecting marine biodiversity in international waters

Green Car Congress

Delegates of the Intergovernmental Conference on Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) have finalized a text to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction, calling it a “breakthrough” after nearly two decades of talks.

Mariner 218
article thumbnail

USC study shows promising potential for giant-kelp-based biofuel with depth-cycling approach

Green Car Congress

physically moving the macroalgae between deep nutrient-rich water at night and shallow depths within the photic zone during the day to optimize growth. 13 C values suggesting that the depth-cycled kelp were not nitrogen-deficient and assimilated nutrients from deep water. The researchers used a depth-cycling approach—i.e.,

Mariner 468
article thumbnail

First reference installation of Opcon Waste Heat Recovery technology for ships; potential for 5–10% fuel savings

Green Car Congress

Opcon, in collaboration with Wallenius Marine, recently completed the first reference installation of its Waste Heat Recovery technology for ocean-going vessels in a project supported by the Swedish Energy Agency. Opcon Powerbox ORC Marine version. Opcon Powerbox WST Marine version. The MV Figaro. Click to enlarge.

Waste 300
article thumbnail

Ford Bronco Sport first to feature parts made of 100% recycled ocean plastic

Green Car Congress

Wiring harness clips in Ford Bronco Sport models are made of ocean-harvested plastic—commonly referred to as “ghost gear.”. Up to 13 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean each year, threatening marine life and polluting shorelines, according to Pew Charitable Trusts, a global nongovernmental organization.

Parts 434
article thumbnail

Novel microbial biosensor platforms for early detection and treatment of oil leakage and produced waters

Green Car Congress

Plus if we are able to develop this system on a larger scale, the same unit would be able to treat the waste and to remediate the soil and water that has been contaminated. One type of bacteria he is testing is referred to as “electrogenic,” which means that it releases electrons to its environment through metabolic processes.

Oil 170
article thumbnail

DOE Issues $12M FOA and $15M DOE Labs Program Announcement for FY09 to Support Development of Advanced Water Power Technologies

Green Car Congress

In 2009, the DOE was appropriated $40 million to investigate advanced water power energy generation technologies. Conventional hydropower” refers to energy from any source that uses a dam, diversionary structure, or impoundment for electric power purposes.

Water 150
article thumbnail

NRC report: US Navy, Marines and Coast Guard need to begin now to prepare for effects of climate change in the Arctic

Green Car Congress

the US Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard—should begin now to strengthen operational capabilities in the Arctic, prepare for more frequent humanitarian missions, and analyze potential vulnerabilities of seaside bases and facilities, says a new report by the National Research Council. Click to enlarge.