Friday, 30 July 2010
X Prize Foundation Launches $1.4 Million Gulf Oil Cleanup Competition
The X Prize Foundation, the California-based non-profit that has held competitions seeking innovative ideas in the areas of private spaceflight and ultra-fuel efficient vehicles, today announced its latest effort -- a $1.4 million competition focused on oil cleanup in the Gulf. The Wendy Schmidt Oil Cleanup X Challenge aims to inspire entrepreneurs, engineers, and scientists to develop groundbreaking new ways to capture crude oil from the ocean surface. Teams will be able to register for the competition through April, with an expert panel of judges evaluating proposals.
Sunday, 13 June 2010
Battle of the Big City Mayors: Big Easy vs. Big Ben
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu took aim Friday at London's mayor for his comments about the massive BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Mayor Boris Johnson told BBC that the constant tongue-lashing of BP could have dire repercussions for investments in his country. Landrieu said that while Johnson is worried about investment portfolios, Gulf Coast officials are trying to protect a way of life.
LAProgress
