UA News (press release)Project Sage Special Report: Achieving Sustainability Through AgricultureUA News (press release)Huge amounts of algae are needed for large-scale biofuel production. Mass production takes two forms: growing it in open ponds or mor…
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Interest in voluntary carbon credits picks up
International Business Times LONDON – Carbon offset retailers and brokers have seen increased interest in and demand for voluntary carbon credits this month, particularly from the … Demand Picks Up for Voluntary Carbon Credits Carbon offsetting: is it time to 'retire'? |
Will help promote widespread renewable energy installations and create jobs Washington, DC— U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today the selection of five projects to receive more than $20.5 million from the American Recovery …
DENVER — Large utility companies in Colorado could be held to a higher standard when it comes to renewable energy. State lawmakers are crafting legislation that would require large electricity suppliers to generate at least 30 percent of their …
msnbc.comThe World's Smallest Gusher: Scientists Engineer Oil-Producing MicrobeForbes (blog)Then they engineered the bugs so they produced enzymes that break down the tough sugars found in cell walls that traditional biofuel production can't ge…
New York Times (blog)Study: Algae Biofuel Production Guzzles Water & EnergyDiscover Magazine (blog)… journal Environmental Science and Technology argues that algae production consumes more water and energy than other biofuel sources like corn, ca…
The carbon footprint that automobiles leave is about to change, and that change is going to happen much sooner than we think. While it is unlikely that the Micron will replace every car on the road, it will present a very interesting alternative to daily travel. This unique design is eye catching and more […]
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Failing the dope testBusiness StandardThere are several other options for biofuel production, such as non-edible oilseeds borne by the wildly grown trees and conversion of algae into alcohol. …
Kelly-Moore Receives 'Green Large Business of the Year' Award
SYS-CON Media (press release) Kelly-Moore was also recognized for its carbon offset program resulting in the San Carlos Plant being carbon neutral. California is well known for having … |
Global warming to trigger more warming
Reuters But the knock-on effect of the additional carbon dioxide — stored in soils, plants and the oceans — on top of industrial emissions building up in the … |
AgriLife Research receives algae biofuel fundingSouthwest Farm PressIn addition to optimizing biofuels production, AgriLife research and development efforts will be focused on the potential for utilizing byproducts as …
Southern Company and Ted Turner today have announced plans for a strategic alliance to pursue development of renewable energy projects in the United States. Initially, Southern Company and Turner will focus on developing and investing in large scale …
In an effort to attract and acquire new renewable energy projects for the benefit of its retail customers, Arizona Public Service Co. (APS) announces two requests for proposals (RFP), one for new sources of photovoltaic energy and the other for …
CanadianDriverWaste-paper Chevrolet runs to WashingtonTheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk (blog)The report, 'Fundamentals of a Sustainable US Biofuels Policy' (available here) questions whether the Government's targets for biofuel production and use ….
It’s been less than a year since German software giant SAP bought carbon software startup Clear Standards, but the company has already used the carbon software tool — now rebranded SAP Carbon Impact — on its own emissions footprint. This morning, in conjunction with its earnings, SAP says its worldwide carbon emissions for 2009 were […]
ALBUQUERQUE – Public Service Company of New Mexico has come up with a plan for incorporating renewable energy into its portfolio, and it’s very different from an initial proposal that sparked a firestorm of criticism from the renewable-energy …
Biofuel footprint 'can be small': expertABC OnlineProfessor Henry says it is also important to consider the energy costs in biofuel production. "The whole lifecycle assessment is important in this," he says …and more »
Energy: Perspectives, Problems, and Prospects (Hardcover)
By Michael B. McElroy
It’s a long-standing debate; just how much of a role should humans be playing when it comes to the environment and their influence on the natural order of things with regards to ecosystems and the animal kingdom. There is even more controversy when humans choose to be involved to rectify species decline that have occurred as part of nature and not as a direct result of human impact. A new situation in the UK brings this debate to light.
Crossing the Energy Divide: Moving from Fossil Fuel Dependence to a Clean-Energy Future (Hardcover)
By Robert U. Ayres