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California Approves Advanced Clean Car Rules

California Approves Advanced Clean Car Rules

February 03, 2012

Air Resources Board approves Advanced Clean Cars Rules designed to save drivers money, create jobs, and cut smog and greenhouse gas emissions


Impact of ethanol industry in Canada assessed

Impact of ethanol industry in Canada assessed

November 07, 2011

A new Conference Board of Canada study assesses the economic impact of the ethanol industry in Canada, its environmental and health effects, and the balance between the energy required to produce ethanol and the amount of energy generated.


Biofuels Market to double by 2021

Biofuels Market to double by 2021

October 13, 2011

A new report from Pike Research predicts the biofuel industry will double in size to USD185 billion by 2021.


BC Researchers Clearing the Way for Clean Energy

BC Researchers Clearing the Way for Clean Energy

September 20, 2011

Two British Columbia researchers are making a significant contribution to the development of clean energy through their study of the genetics of the poplar tree.


Algae Could Solve World's Fuel Crisis

Algae Could Solve World's Fuel Crisis

July 28, 2011

Genetically modified blue and green algae could be the answer to the world's fuel problems. Bioengineers have already developed algae that produce ethanol, oil and even diesel -- and the only things the organisms need are sunlight, CO2 and seawater.


Biofuel Expansion will affect economy, environment and food supply - World Bank

Biofuel Expansion will affect economy, environment and food supply - World Bank

June 30, 2011

Expanding biofuel production to meet various national targets in the next decade would have a limited impact on the global economy, but poor people in some developing countries would find it harder to afford an adequate diet, according to recent World Bank research.


Start Date for Biodiesel Requirement Announced - It's Now!

Start Date for Biodiesel Requirement Announced - It's Now!

June 29, 2011

Environment Minister Peter Kent has announced the Government is moving ahead with the 2 percent renewable content requirement in diesel fuel and heating oil. The biodiesel requirement comes into effect on July 1st


World Bioenergy 2x larger than World Nuclear

World Bioenergy 2x larger than World Nuclear

June 21, 2011

While fossil fuels still dominate the global energy supply with a combined share of 81%, renewable energy sources have the potential of becoming the dominant sources of energy for coming generations.


Dump biofuels subsidies to stabilise food prices – report

Dump biofuels subsidies to stabilise food prices – report

June 14, 2011

Government subsidies for biofuels should be scrapped to help ease pressure on global food prices, says a report by the UN, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.


Boeing Issues First Latin American Study on Jatropha Sustainability

Boeing Issues First Latin American Study on Jatropha Sustainability

April 05, 2011

Two-year study led by Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies shows potential for aviation jet fuel use, greenhouse gas reductions-- Provides scientific guidance for Mexico and Brazil aviation biofuel efforts


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