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Bio-fuel produced by algae could produce an economically viable, low net carbon emission transportation fuelMeeting the world’s growing energy needs while reducing the impact on the environment will require the development of all viable sources of energy and new technology development, said Emil Jacobs, Vice President of Research and Development at ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company. In a speech to the 2010 World Future Energy Summit, Jacobs outlined the energy challenge facing the world: global energy demand is expected to be 35 percent higher in 2030 than it was in 2005 despite the current economic slowdown and anticipated efficiency improvements. Providing energy to meet that demand, which is driven by economic expansion largely in developing countries, while protecting the environment will require development of all viable sour... [more] Car powered by Government office wastepaper and waste cardboardAdvanced biofuels can deliver up to 90 percent CO2 emission reduction compared to gasoline and are the most cost-efficient way of reducing CO2 in the transport sector. For the first time in U.S. history, a vehicle fuelled by government office wastepaper and waste cardboard has driven the streets of Washington D.C. Novozymes partnered with Maryland-based Fiberight to provide the demonstration fuel. “The advanced biofuels showcased here demonstrate that the enzyme technology is ready for market. What we need now is commercialization and deployment of advanced biofuels in order to help meet our country’s most pressing energy and environment challenges,” said Adam Monroe, president, Novozymes North America. During the ‘Ride ‘n Drive’ ... [more] |
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Palm Oil Potentially Strong To Emerge As Major Biofuel If Crude Prices Surge (Bernama)
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil, along with other edible vegetable oils, has a strong potential to emerge as a major biofuel if petroleum prices increase exhorbitantly, Chief Executive of the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) Tan Sri Datuk Dr Yusof Basiron said on Thursday.
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More maize ethanol may boost greenhouse gas emissions (Science Daily)
Mandated increases in the production of maize-derived ethanol will lead to land-use changes that boost carbon dioxide emissions enough to make the fuel a worse environmental option than burning gasoline, according to a new analysis.
Gowalla Announces iPhone 2.0 Availability (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
AUSTIN, Texas----Gowalla, a location-based social networking service, today announced the immediate availability of Gowalla 2.0 on the iPhone 3G and 3GS platforms. With Gowalla 2.0, users can still enjoy all of the functionality with new enhanced features.
Turkmenistan Ponders Alternative Energy (Institute for War and Peace Reporting)
Although Turkmenistan has vast reserves of natural gas, some of its scientists are giving thought to alternative energy sources. Nine-tenths of the country consists of desert, so solar and also wind power could realistically be harnessed.
Senate approves aid for jobless (Everett Herald)
The bill must still be reconciled with a House-passed version.
Onasen Plans To Invest RM100 Million In Malaysian Facility (Bernama)
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Onasen Sciences Sdn Bhd, a manufacturer of ozonated palm oil-based products, plans to invest RM100 million in Malaysia in the next two to three years to build a manufacturing and research facility.
New study provides a better understanding of how mosquitoes find a host (PhysOrg)
The potentially deadly yellow-fever-transmitting Aedes aegypti mosquito detects the specific chemical structure of a compound called octenol as one way to find a mammalian host for a blood meal, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists report.
Biodiesel Industry Moonwalking Now, Says MPOA (Bernama)
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- The biodiesel industry is currently moonwalking as it can only be developed for domestic consumption or market with mandatory blending legislation backed by heavy subsidy.
Green groups host alternative energy forum (The Staunton News Leader)
STAUNTON — About 70 people attended Staunton Green 2020's public forum at Mary Baldwin College Tuesday to discuss the merits and challenges of harvesting native warm season grasses, especially switchgrass, in the Valley and marketing it to be burned as an alternative fuel source.
