Science News

Collaborations with various media allow us to create a bank of science news of relevance to the Puerto Rican and Hispanic communities and give a venue that our scientific members can use to keep their communities informed and engaged with science.

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An example of energy efficiency

Submitted on 30 July 2008 - 10:56am

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The new headquarters of Standard Refrigeration, a local company that manufactures air conditioning ducts and provides mechanical and electrical engineering services to the construction industry, is the only buildig in the Island that is certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, which system LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Rating System), promotes energy efficient and environmentally friendly design and construction.

Algae can help us produce renewable energy

Submitted on 30 July 2008 - 10:49am

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The production and usage of oil derived from marine algae for energy generation could be an alternative for high energy costs in Puerto Rico.

Green collar jobs in Puerto Rico: A well kept secret or are people simply misinformed?

Submitted on 29 July 2008 - 10:13am

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A lot of people don't know that "green collar" jobs have existed in Puerto Rico for over ten years. Even those that are “green collar workers,” are unaware that they are in fact “green collar employees.”

Puerto Rico consumes the most electricity

Submitted on 21 July 2008 - 10:16am

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Puerto Rico consumes more electricity per square mile than anyone else in the world.

New book on environmental education

Submitted on 17 July 2008 - 12:31pm

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Published by the Puerto Rican Association of Science Teachers, it will be available soon.

Company says gasoduct won't affect the environment

Submitted on 16 July 2008 - 1:50pm

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Swedish company Skanka, hire by the Puerto Rico Power Authority to build the Gasoduct in the South, reassured its committment to protecting the environment during the 292 days that the construction will last.