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In the Iraqi war zone, US Army calls for 'green' power (USA Today) Memo to Pentagon brass from the top United States commander in western Iraq: Renewable energy - solar and wind-power generators - urgently needed to help win the fight. Send soon. Silicon Valley's expertise tapped to develop solar-cell technology (USA Today) As demand for clean energy rises around the world, the nation's high-tech hub is looking to squeeze more money out of silicon. Engineers and entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley are taking advantage of their expertise in computer chips to design and manufacture electricity-generating solar cells that they hope will be increasingly competitive with traditional energy sources such as coal and natural gas.

Brewer Adnams converts to solar (BBC News) Adnams Brewery in Southwold has transformed a disused gravel pit set within 85 acres of grassland on the outskirts of the town. The building at Reydon supports the biggest green roof in the UK, solar panels provide 80% of the hot water and reed beds purify the waste water. Holyrood warms to green debate (BBC News) The famous "green thread" ran through the tartan of Scottish politics this week. It began with the Liberal Democrats suggesting that all of Scotland's electricity should be produced from renewable sources by 2050. Click here for yesterday's news Click for this page's permanent location

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