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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


 New analysis of energy and environmental performance of biofuels

New analysis of energy and environmental performance of biofuels

March 04, 2011

New analysis of energy and environmental performance of biofuels New research identifies important influences on the energy and environmental performance of biofuels made from agricultural crops.


Global Ethanol Production to Reach 88.7 Billion Litres in 2011

Global Ethanol Production to Reach 88.7 Billion Litres in 2011

February 17, 2011

World Ethanol Production Playing an Increasing Role in Energy Security claims Global Renewable Fuels Alliance representing over 65% of the global biofuels production from 44 countries.


Let algae do the dirty work - cleans wastewater and creates cold weather biofuels

Let algae do the dirty work - cleans wastewater and creates cold weather biofuels

February 17, 2011

Researchers at Rochester Institute of Technology are developing biodiesel from microalgae grown in wastewater. The algae consume nitrates and phosphates, reduces bacteria and toxins in the water, leaves clean wastewater and creates stock for a promising biofuel.


Alberta Biomass Clean Energy Facility Launched

Alberta Biomass Clean Energy Facility Launched

January 26, 2011

Federal-Provincial Investment to Establish Clean Energy Centre and Bring New Biomass Technologies to Market in Alberta


New Plastisoil Could Solve Groundwater Contamination Issue

New Plastisoil Could Solve Groundwater Contamination Issue

November 29, 2010

Groundwater contamination from stormwater runoff is an age-old and growing problem, but a researcher at Philadelphia’s Temple Unversity has introduced a cement-like material that would lessen the problem and keep plastic bottles out of landfills.


Two Biomass Clean Energy Projects for BC

Two Biomass Clean Energy Projects for BC

November 24, 2010

The BC Bioenergy Network is providing funding of $200,000 for each of two Terasen Gas led bioenergy projects in the province


Green plastic goes organic

November 14, 2010

A revolution in green packaging is being launched as leading British retailer Marks & Spencer has announced that this Christmas its entire Swiss chocolate range will be sold in an innovative Australian company's biodegradable plastic trays


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