Biofuels that can really grow on you — like weeds - Kansas City Star

Biofuels that can really grow on you — like weeds - Kansas City Star

Biofuels that can really grow on you — like weeds Kansas City Star, MO - 18 hours ago Preferably, the plant will produce a maximum of biofuel with a minimum of effort. Ideally, it will flourish without fertilizers, be a perennial that ...

Biofuels that can really grow on you — like weeds - Kansas City Star
renewable fuels like ethanol.Preferably, the plant will produce a maximum of biofuel with a minimum of effort. biomass to become a bio-mess.”The danger is crops exploited for their energy potential can turn into weeds of the near future. environmental equivalent of robbing Peter to pay Paul.”Yet the demand for a plant that can fuel your pickup is undeniable in the age of $100-a-barrel oil.Ethanol made from corn is a fine enough stopgap. alternative market for a grain they can grow faster than human or beast can consume it.But corn ethanol is no energy miracle. Energy Group of Florida is labeling the plant — many will say weed — “e-grass” and trying to secure 20,000 acres to grow it on as supply for an electrical power-generating station.

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Kids learn about biofuels from senator-proponent - Inquirer.net

Kids learn about biofuels from senator-proponent - Inquirer.net

Kids learn about biofuels from senator-proponent Inquirer.net, Philippines - Jan 12, 2008 Miguel Zubiri, author of the Philippines’ Biofuels Act of 2006. The Biofuels Act of 2006 aims to reduce dependence on imported fuels by encouraging the ...

Kids learn about biofuels from senator-proponent - Inquirer.net
environment courtsMilitary, police wonder where Gonzalez got news of plotRethink biofuel, says Nobel laureateGov. gsEnvironmental Issues Youth Education Books WHAT'S THIS?

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Next-generation biofuels edge to center - Reuters

Next-generation biofuels edge to center - Reuters

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Next-generation biofuels edge to center Reuters - 11 hours ago By Timothy Gardner NEW YORK (Reuters) - The quest by executives and venture capitalists to build a next-generation biofuels industry has made strides this ... Biofuels Sustainability: Nation's Ecological Scientists Weigh in ... Kansas City infoZine Renewable fuels got the best holiday gift ever in December—an ... Ethanol Producer Magazine all 9 news articles

Next-generation biofuels edge to center - Reuters
biofuels are made from have soared to historic levels in recent months on global demand for both fuels and food, driving up all grain prices and hurting customers ranging from Mexican peasants to U.S. biodiesel, set a record this week, adding further incentives to kick-start non-food sources for alternative fuels. fuel that can be made from grasses and wood pulp, holds promise, but the first trickle of that fuel into the ocean of global motor fuel is not expected for at least four years. crops have to go before it becomes profitable to use new materials to make new fuels," said Lester Brown, the president of the Earth Policy Institute, who had predicted last year that corn prices will spike. ioEnergy Corp to become the country's largest ethanol company, is also lined up to participate, along with Brazil's state oil company, Petrobras.  Continued... rtSource Data Collector TAG Copyright (c) 1996-2006 WebTrends Inc.

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GM Takes Stake in Small Biofuels Firm - The Associated Press

GM Takes Stake in Small Biofuels Firm - The Associated Press

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GM Takes Stake in Small Biofuels Firm - The Associated Press
Biofuels FirmGo to Google NewsGM Takes Stake in Small Biofuels FirmBy DAVE CARPENTER – 5 hours ago WARRENVILLE, Ill. production side of non-fossil fuels as GM and its rivals, under pressure from tougher U.S. fuel-efficient vehicles and technologies."We want to rapidly commercialize biofuels in the U.S. environment, energy and safety policy.Rapidly doesn't mean overnight. biology-based technology won't be available at retail gas stations until the end of 2010 at the earliest.But the Illinois company maintains its process is commercially viable now and is a platform for producing other biofuels in the future. production the company will be able to make ethanol for less than $1 a gallon. fuels are coming faster than people think ... production of flexible-fuel vehicles, with 6 million U.S. biofuels to meet renewable fuel standards and reduce dependence on foreign oil.GM has pledged to double its annual flex-fuel production to 800,000 by 2010 and make half its annual production E85-capable by 2012. producers, calls the shift "an unstoppable trend."David Cole, chairman of the independent Center for Automotive Research, which receives a small part of its funding from auto companies, says GM's move reinforces that U.S. biofuels, the resource base is very, very large and you're talking about fuel at a buck a gallon. Energy Security Act that President Bush recently signed into law mandates 36 billion gallons of biofuels — principally ethanol — as automotive fuel by 2022 and every year afterward. alternative fuel," spokesman Alan Adler said.On the Net:General Motors Corp.:http://www.gm.com Coskata Inc.:http://www.coskataenergy.com Hosted by Copyright © 2008 The Associated Press.

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Assam cement plant's biomass power unit ready - Sify

Assam cement plant's biomass power unit ready - Sify

Assam cement plant's biomass power unit ready Sify, India - Jan 9, 2008 New Delhi: Assam-based private cement manufacturer Barak Valley Cements Ltd (BVCL) is all set to go green with its 6-MW captive biomass power plant ready ...

Assam cement plant's biomass power unit ready - Sify
Assam cement plant's biomass power unit ready - Sify

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Badarpur to commission 6 Mw biomass plant - Business Standard

Badarpur to commission 6 Mw biomass plant - Business Standard

Badarpur to commission 6 Mw biomass plant Business Standard, India - Jan 9, 2008 Badarpur Energy, wholly owned subsidiary of Barak Valley Cements, will commission its 6 Mw biomass-based thermal power plant by the end of this month. ...

Badarpur to commission 6 Mw biomass plant - Business Standard
energy requirement of the cement production facility and contribute towards conservation of fossil-fuels. i-fuel, environment-friendly power plant will be the first of its kind in the North-East and a trend-setter so to speak.

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Where there's a will, there's wood - The Casper Star Tribune

Where there's a will, there's wood - The Casper Star Tribune

Where there's a will, there's wood The Casper Star Tribune, WY - 13 hours ago Deputy State Forester Dan Perko described the study as a "snapshot" that provided a picture of the biomass available at the time, but did not take into ...

Where there's a will, there's wood - The Casper Star Tribune
biomass available at the time, but did not take into account new growth."We actually went in and did the management work we will propose for either fuel treatments or forest management, like thinning," he said. produce 58 gallons of ethanol, it will take about 207,000 bone dry tons to operate a 12-million-per-gallon plant for a year. source of supply from the federal land so we just simply didn't include it," he said.Business Editor Tom Mast can be reached at tom.mast@trib.com, or call 307-266-0574.

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Triticale Provides Biomass, Cover - Ethanol Producer Magazine

Triticale Provides Biomass, Cover - Ethanol Producer Magazine

Triticale Provides Biomass, Cover Ethanol Producer Magazine, ND - Jan 11, 2008 Iowa State University researchers are experimenting with triticale (pronounced tri-te-CAY-ley) and other crops to increase the total amount of biomass ...

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crops to increase the total amount of biomass harvested in a year while addressing environmental concerns such as nitrates leaching into watersheds from heavily fertilized corn crops. biomass when it is still green in early June, followed by a summer crop—either a short-season corn variety or a sorghum-Sudan grass hybrid—seeded directly into the triticale stubble. crop to prevent winter soil erosion and as a sponge to soak up nitrates. crop that requires little or no additional fertilizer and, because it grows so vigorously in the spring, little or no herbicides. biomass crop, triticale has reached its maximum vegetative growth by early June and can be harvested before it sets kernels, Liebman explains. biomass yield for triticale should be between three and four tons of dry material per acre, Liebman says. crop will require more fertilizer than is usually applied following a soybean crop, he adds. crops in the research trials produced grain yields between 125 and 175 bushels per acre, which is less than corn planted in April. biomass, Liebman calculates that corn yields 500 to 600 gallons of ethanol per acre. biomass from a winter triticale crop will boost the ethanol yield per acre between 725 and 900 gallons. biomass crop may act as a preprocessing step for an enzymatic fermentation ethanol process. produce as much dry matter per acre as corn stover or sorghum-Sudan grass, the ability to fix its own nitrogen may make it an attractive crop when compared with corn and its high-fertilizer requirements.

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In Search Of Biomass Storage Solutions - Ethanol Producer Magazine

In Search Of Biomass Storage Solutions - Ethanol Producer Magazine

In Search Of Biomass Storage Solutions Ethanol Producer Magazine, ND - Jan 11, 2008 When it comes down to the best way to move biomass from the field to the factory, the dry look may be out. Wet biomass offers advantages that may send the ...

In Search Of Biomass Storage Solutions - Ethanol Producer Magazine
biomass offers advantages that may send the big bale back to the ranch to feed cattle. biomass for processing into cellulosic ethanol. sources such as corn stover and straw have a low density. biomass to operate a commercial-scale plant. biomass to the plant site and those trucks will be operating below their maximum weight capacity. crop residues such as corn stover can be disrupted by inclement weather because the stover still needs to dry down after the grain is harvested, says James Hettenhaus, founder of CEA Inc. biomass feedstocks is to not worry about letting them dry down at all. biomass becomes denser and more economical to handle. Renewable Energy Laboratory, Hettenhaus and other researchers built a 700-ton pile of corn stover in Imperial, Neb. biomass stored wet will require one-tenth the area for the storage of dry bales.Even with the increase in density of wet-stored biomass, a commercial-sized cellulosic ethanol plant will still take a lot of biomass to keep running. biomass per day will need 100 deliveries per day by truck, 350 days per year. biomass can be stored on farms near the fields where it was harvested. biomass can be moved more economically than by truck.

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Engineering Analysis of Indirect Biomass Liquefaction - Biomass Magazine

Engineering Analysis of Indirect Biomass Liquefaction - Biomass Magazine

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Engineering Analysis of Indirect Biomass Liquefaction Biomass Magazine, ND - Jan 11, 2008 Future remote power systems may run on indigenous biomass residues such as forest or agricultural wastes that power fuel cells with a completely “green” ... Biomass Gasification: Any New Environmental Concerns? Ethanol Producer Magazine all 2 news articles

Engineering Analysis of Indirect Biomass Liquefaction - Biomass Magazine
fuel cells may be a near-term solution to power production in remote areas. biomass residues such as forest or agricultural wastes that power fuel cells with a completely “green” footprint. produced from fossil sources, but this project touts renewable biomass-derived hydrogen using wood residue as the primary feedstock. produced and converted to hydrogen at remote sites. biomass gasification relative to methanol production and to identify potential methanol production systems that can handle various compositions of syngas. biomass does not need to be predried because the heat integration assists in maintaining the uniform gasification temperatures required for complete conversion of green biomass. produce methanol using thermally integrated gasification is 79 cents per gallon, assuming a 20-year life with an estimated capital cost of $665,844 financed at 6.5 percent. producing 176,967 gallons of methanol per year.

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Densified Biomass for Cofired Energy Generation - Biomass Magazine

Densified Biomass for Cofired Energy Generation - Biomass Magazine

Densified Biomass for Cofired Energy Generation Biomass Magazine, ND - Jan 11, 2008 By Jim McMahon The cofiring of biomass and nonrecyclable commercial, municipal and industrial waste with coal represents one of the nearest-term and ...

Densified Biomass for Cofired Energy Generation - Biomass Magazine
biomass and nonrecyclable commercial, municipal and industrial waste with coal represents one of the nearest-term and lowest-cost options for carbon dioxide reduction in the electrical power sector. biomass and nonrecyclables that are more environmentally friendly with lowered pollutant emissions. s.Biomass, in the energy production industry, refers to living and recently dead biological material that can be used as fuel. biodegradable wastes that can be burnt as fuel. Biomass is part of the carbon cycle, where carbon from the atmosphere is converted into biological matter by photosynthesis. fuel can be constantly replaced by planting for new growth. biomass consumed.Fueling the Growth of BiomassThe main reason utilities are burning biomass and nonrecyclable waste is to generate electricity from renewable energy. biomass will generate approximately one megawatt of electricity. biomass and nonrecyclables is still higher than coal, however,” says Tom Miles, President of TR Miles Technical Consultants Inc., an engineering firm specializing in power plant co-firing. fuel, what is actually delivered to the boiler. biomass is on the order of $70 per ton by the time it is delivered to the burner. biomass and non-recyclables more attractive to plants.“Comparatively, natural gas is more expensive than coal-generated power,” Miles explains. biomass and nonrecyclable waste plants are not the most cost-efficient option,” Miles says. biomass and non-recyclable waste into an existing coal-fired facility.Slough Heat & Power was a dedicated coal-fired power station up until 2001, when it began cofiring coal with biomass and nonrecyclable waste. energy facilities, and a pioneer in renewable energy. biomass energy facility with six boilers and six turbines that can operate on a variety of fuels. fuel are the main fuels but it can also burn natural gas, coal and distillates.

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Assessment of Pasture Biomass with the Normalized Difference ... - Agronomy Journal (subscription)

Assessment of Pasture Biomass with the Normalized Difference ... - Agronomy Journal (subscription)

Assessment of Pasture Biomass with the Normalized Difference ... Agronomy Journal (subscription) - Jan 11, 2008 Remote sensing applications may help to overcome this problem through estimates of biomass made with reflectance data. The objectives of this study were to ...

Assessment of Pasture Biomass with the Normalized Difference ... - Agronomy Journal (subscription)
Biomass with the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index from Active Ground-Based Sensors -- Flynn et al. Biomass with the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index from Active Ground-Based SensorsE. biomass determined by destructive harvesting (r2 = 0.68) and also with a calibrated rising plate meter (RPM) (r2 = 0.54). biomass derived from NDVI may reflect the foraging strategies of cattle. biomass may be derived from high resolution NDVI and RPM data and can be used to evaluate conditions of grassland landscapes and to aid decision-making of managed grazing systems.

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Berlin, NH, moves closer to large biomass energy plant Mass High ... - Bizjournals.com

Berlin, NH, moves closer to large biomass energy plant Mass High ... - Bizjournals.com

Berlin, NH, moves closer to large biomass energy plant Mass High ... Bizjournals.com, NC - Jan 11, 2008 Laidlaw has proposed a 65-megawatt biomass energy facility at the site. The Berlin project will convert the former Fraser Paper pulp mill site into a ... Berlin, NH Planning Board Approves Subdivision of Former Mill Site ... Centre Daily Times all 7 news articles

Berlin, NH, moves closer to large biomass energy plant Mass High ... - Bizjournals.com
biomass-to-energy project that is expected to export approximately 60 megawatts of renewable energy to the New England power grid and use an estimated 750,000 tons of clean wood biomass chips per year. environmentally advanced biomass-energy plants in North America. Resources Starting a Business Sponsored by MasterCard® Unusual mix: Success follows unusual mix of products. reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of bizjournals.

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'Biomass' not high-tech but is efficient for heat - Contra Costa Times

'Biomass' not high-tech but is efficient for heat - Contra Costa Times

'Biomass' not high-tech but is efficient for heat Contra Costa Times, CA - 11 hours ago I hear "biomass" being mentioned often. What exactly is biomass and is it efficient, convenient heat? A: "Biomass" sounds like a new, high-tech heating ...

'Biomass' not high-tech but is efficient for heat - Contra Costa Times

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IBM Demonstrates How Retailers Can Build Loyalty Through Consumer ... - CNNMoney.com

IBM Demonstrates How Retailers Can Build Loyalty Through Consumer ... - CNNMoney.com

IBM Demonstrates How Retailers Can Build Loyalty Through Consumer ... CNNMoney.com - 5 hours ago Retailers who create a superior consumer experience will emerge as the clear winners in this intensely competitive marketplace," said Karen Lowe, ...

IBM Demonstrates How Retailers Can Build Loyalty Through Consumer ... - CNNMoney.com
energy efficiency for retailers, new software-based businessstrategies, and a comprehensive study of what drives shopper loyalty.IBM announced agreements with the METRO Group and Wakefern FoodCorporation. energy efficiencyacross in-store systems, back-office hardware and supply chain systems."Creating loyalty and advocacy with today's sophisticated consumer is achallenge for retailers worldwide. product rangeemerged as the top drivers of advocacy. Environment (ACE), an application that optimizes customerservice and improves reliability at the point-of-sale system, and IBM'sStore Integrator on the IBM 4690 operating system. product introduction, cross-channel selling, point of sale(POS) integration, store-to-enterprise integration and retailing businessintelligence. Environmental ResponsibilityIBM also unveiled technologies and services that are uniquely able toimprove energy and operational efficiency across a retailer's entire IToperation. heenvironment.The anchor of IBM's "Green Retail Store" portfolio is the IBM SurePOS 700,the world's number one selling point-of-sale system. energy-efficient processors that helpreduce their power consumption by 36 percent or more. environment -- from servers to thepoint-of-sale terminals to phone systems and antivirus applications, allfrom a single back-office location.

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California Exercises Legal Options - Energy Central

California Exercises Legal Options - Energy Central

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California Exercises Legal Options Energy Central, CO - Jan 11, 2008 "It affects our health and our environment. It's not just about fuel economy." The whole matter falls under the broad category of whether state laws may ... Calif Leaders Voice EPA Frustrations The Associated Press all 103 news articles

California Exercises Legal Options - Energy Central
Environmental Protection Agency for preventing it from strengthening its standards for tailpipe emissions in cars. fuel economy averages of 35 miles-per-gallon by 2020. energy law passed in December applies to all 50 states. Resources Board says that its fuel economy standards will cut annual carbon dioxide emissions by more than 32 million tons by 2020. fuel economy standards were paramount and that such rules pre-empted state laws. Resources Board Chair Mary Nichols, in a public proclamation and whose agency asked EPA for the waiver in 2005. fuel economy." The whole matter falls under the broad category of whether state laws may trump federal standards and if so, under what circumstances.

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No to Rightist Ron Paul, Better Strategies for Ending the War - Bay Area Indymedia

No to Rightist Ron Paul, Better Strategies for Ending the War - Bay Area Indymedia

No to Rightist Ron Paul, Better Strategies for Ending the War Bay Area Indymedia, CA - 3 hours ago This is, in short, the liberty of a wealthy minority to make their money from the exploitation of labor and the environment with zero interference from ...

No to Rightist Ron Paul, Better Strategies for Ending the War - Bay Area Indymedia
csbiotechprintable versionSanta Cruz Indymedia | U.S. environmental and labor protection, etc. i-environmental, bible thumping, sexist, anti-labor, anti-poor, free-market privatization fanatic. environment with zero interference from labor laws, environmental laws, and the IRS. environment through eliminating regulation and through privatization, there can be little doubt that if he is able to maintain his presidency without being shot, aspects of Ron Paul’s domestic program will be implemented.

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Clear water on its way to Tatamagouche - Truro Daily News

Clear water on its way to Tatamagouche - Truro Daily News

Clear water on its way to Tatamagouche Truro Daily News, Canada - Jan 11, 2008 It is a chemical-free treatment process but a small quantity of chlorine is added as required by Department of Environment water standards. ...

Clear water on its way to Tatamagouche - Truro Daily News

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Focus on Coast's future - Sunshine Coast Daily

Focus on Coast's future - Sunshine Coast Daily

Focus on Coast's future Sunshine Coast Daily, Australia - 8 hours ago ... Environment Council general manager Ian Christesen said the growth debate had been a long time coming and it was time for the community to send a clear ...

Focus on Coast's future - Sunshine Coast Daily
reproduction is prohibited under the laws of Australia and by international treaty.

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Environmental complication - 2TheAdvocate

Environmental complication - 2TheAdvocate

Environmental complication 2TheAdvocate, LA - 16 hours ago It’s clear that Wells has a great affection for his home state and also that he is a very talented writer. That combination shines through in some of his ...

Environmental complication - 2TheAdvocate
environmentalists who love fishing for redfish better than just about anything in the world. Environmental Conservation, Julie Galjour.Julie is something Joe T. produced by The Advocate, WBRZ, 2theadvocate.com or any other publication or media owned by Louisiana Broadcasting LLC and Capital City Press LLC.

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EDITORIAL: Testing the KMT on economics - Taipei Times

EDITORIAL: Testing the KMT on economics - Taipei Times

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EDITORIAL: Testing the KMT on economics - Taipei Times

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Battle lines drawn over Marlborough hydro - Stuff.co.nz

Battle lines drawn over Marlborough hydro - Stuff.co.nz

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Rare algae threatens Alberta fish - Canada.com

Rare algae threatens Alberta fish - Canada.com

Rare algae threatens Alberta fish Canada.com, Canada - 4 hours ago That is how Alberta Environment first found out about it, she says. The public was asking if there was something wrong with the sewage treatment system. ...

Rare algae threatens Alberta fish - Canada.com
resource we can maybe make sweaters or something because it really does feel like wet wool when you're handling it."Kirkwood says it gets really gross when it dies, starts to slough off rocks and builds up along riverbanks. Environment first found out about it, she says. biologist with Alberta Sustainable Resource Development, confirms this.

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SC designates 117 environment courts - Inquirer.net

SC designates 117 environment courts - Inquirer.net

SC designates 117 environment courts Inquirer.net, Philippines - 3 hours ago ... of the environment,” he said. Puno noted that the warning bells on the negative effects of climate change “keep on ringing and ringing loud and clear. ...

SC designates 117 environment courts - Inquirer.net
environment courtsMilitary, police wonder where Gonzalez got news of plotRethink biofuel, says Nobel laureateGov. gsEnvironmental Issues Judiciary (system of justice) Legal issues Forestry & Timber Climate Change WHAT'S THIS? environment courtsMilitary, police wonder where Gonzalez got news of plotRethink biofuel, says Nobel laureateGov.

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Older Arctic Sea Ice Is Giving Way To Young, Thin Ice

Older Arctic Sea Ice Is Giving Way To Young, Thin Ice
A new indicates older, multiyear sea ice in the Arctic is giving way to younger, thinner ice, making it more susceptible to record summer sea-ice lows like the one that occurred in 2007. Older Arctic Sea Ice Is Giving Way To Young, Thin Ice
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A Warming Climate Can Support Glacial Ice

A Warming Climate Can Support Glacial Ice
New research indicates glacial ice existed on earth during intense period of global warming.A Warming Climate Can Support Glacial Ice
i-environment buffoons will use studies and facts that actually support global warming to argue against it.+1 diggs by LemonDefragger 15 hours agoHooray! source quoted, is licensed under a Creative Commons Public Domain License.

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Extreme Hybrid Showcases Green Technology - CBS News

Extreme Hybrid Showcases Green Technology - CBS News

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class=lh>Extreme Hybrid Showcases Green Technology CBS News, NY - 19 hours ago A prototype for an "extreme hybrid" car that runs for 40 miles at 60 mph on battery power alone is on exhibit at Detroit's International Auto Show. ... Closing the Power Gap Between a Hybrid’s Supply and Demand New York Times all 26 news articles

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caBiosAbout UsInside ScoopCBS Evening News Podcasts VideoCBS Evening NewsCouric & Co.The Early Show48 Hours Mystery60 MinutesFace The NationU.S. energy storage devices called ultra-caps, which kick in during acceleration to protect the batteries.

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Gasoline Is Here to Stay, But It's Greener Than Ever - Wired News

Gasoline Is Here to Stay, But It's Greener Than Ever - Wired News

Gasoline Is Here to Stay, But It's Greener Than Ever Wired News - Jan 10, 2008 size=-1>The company plans to produce a diesel R8 if the car is well received in Detroit. Ron Cogan, editor of Green Car Journal and GreenCar.com, ...

Gasoline Is Here to Stay, But It's Greener Than Ever - Wired News
fuel-efficient, he said, but "it's going to be an evolutionary change, not a revolutionary one."It's a chaotic time for the industry as it moves toward a greener future without surrendering its past. alternative fuels, the industry has invested too much in the combustion engine to abandon it. fuel efficiency and emissions."None of this sounds green, but it's the dominant green technology we'll see alongside hybrids for the next 10 years," said Eric Noble, president of Car Lab, an auto industry consultancy. production in 2010, looks like just another SUV, but it redefines the genre. (Production versions will have an optional EcoBoost V6.) Ford says the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine produces 30 percent more power and up to 20 percent better fuel economy than the 4.0-liter V6 it will replace. x-fuel capacity."All the manufacturers are validating this technology, because you really do improve efficiency with turbos," he said.

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Automakers announce green partnership - Detroit Free Press

Automakers announce green partnership - Detroit Free Press

Automakers announce green partnership Detroit Free Press, United States - 12 minutes ago Weber touted the Mercedes E320 BLUETECH sedan for winning last year’s “World Green Car of the Year.” The automaker also is planning to unveil models of SUVs ...

Automakers announce green partnership - Detroit Free Press
environmentally friendly, leaders from various companies touted technology to reduce the environmental impact of automobiles.General Motors Corp. produced from wheat, corn or agricultural waste, and 15% gasoline. fuel cars and help protect the environment. production of EcoBoost 4-cylinder 2-liter engines. fuel economy and cut carbon dioxide emissions up to 50%.Farley said 500,000 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles will be equipped with EcoBoost engines annually in North America for the next five years. fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions of new cars sold in the U.S. produce more fuel efficient cars began as early as 1974 when he came to the United States.All Honda and Acura models sold in the U.S.

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Driving into the Green Zone - Hindu Business Line

Driving into the Green Zone - Hindu Business Line

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Driving into the Green Zone Hindu Business Line, India - 3 hours ago Kept under wraps for nearly three years, Indica, the most modern car ever to be designed by an Indian company, was on offer to its customers in 1998. ...

Driving into the Green Zone - Hindu Business Line
environmental zone now needs to display an appropriate badge. energy conservation, wind and solar power as well as recycling, biofuels (RME, BTL and biogas) and CNG. environmental zones in Germany — in Berlin, Cologne and Hanover. environmental zone — no matter whether registered in Germany or another country — now needs to display an environmental badge.

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Green theme dominates auto show - London Free Press

Green theme dominates auto show - London Free Press

Green theme dominates auto show London Free Press, Canada - 15 hours ago While green may be the current fad, performance still sells and watchers want to see how many large sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and sleek sports ...

Green theme dominates auto show - London Free Press
environmentally friendly cars on display, say industry observers. environmentalism?" Automakers may end up displaying large vehicles but rely on technology to boost their fuel savings, meaning North American drivers can have their big cars -- very important to the U.S. fuel standards will rise to 37 miles a gallon by 2020, there will be an even stronger emphasis on reducing gas consumption, adds Faria. production news out of the show as the automakers focus on product. production in September of a new RAV4 at its $1.1-billion Woodstock plant, but will display its current model in Detroit. product, product, product, which is as it should be." Among the other storylines at the show will be the emergence of the Chinese automotive industry.

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A Salute to the Green Car Advisor - Manufacturers' Blog

A Salute to the Green Car Advisor - Manufacturers' Blog

A Salute to the Green Car Advisor Manufacturers' Blog, DC - Jan 11, 2008 The Green Car Advisor is a blog from Edmunds, Inc., the car pricing and information publisher that maintains a web presence at Edmunds.com. ...

A Salute to the Green Car Advisor - Manufacturers' Blog
Environment and Public Works event, Doggett actually sought comment from the agency.EPA spokesman Jonathan Shradar denied all of the senator's allegations. Environment and Public Works, Stephen JohnsonPosted by Carter Wood at January 11, 2008 12:47 PM» Send to a FriendCommentsSubmit a comment Name:Email Address:URL:Remember Me?YesNoComments: Do not double click the 'post' button.

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Can Detroit Go Green? - Newsweek

Can Detroit Go Green? - Newsweek

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Can Detroit Go Green? Newsweek - 3 hours ago A half a world away last week, India's Tata Motors introduced the world's cheapest car--the $2500 Nano, an engineering marvel that is held together with ...

Can Detroit Go Green? - Newsweek
fuel-friendly engines like the EcoBoost (eco, apparently, is the new i). fuel-efficient versions of the Ram and the F-150 are likely to get less than 20mpg, based on the sketchy information the automakers provided. environmentalists by launching its own jumbo pickup last year).

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Green is the theme at Detroit auto show - CNET News.com

Green is the theme at Detroit auto show - CNET News.com

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Green is the theme at Detroit auto show CNET News.com, CA - 4 hours ago GM is also expected to show off a concept car called the Cadillac Provoq (pictured here at the Consumer Electronics Show). It runs on a hydrogen fuel cell ... A Power Trip With Green Detours New York Times Auto Industry Shows Off Fuel-Efficiency The Associated Press AUTO REVIEW The 2008 Detroit Auto Show goes green MarketWatch Toledo Blade - Globe and Mail all 235 news articles

Green is the theme at Detroit auto show - CNET News.com

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Toyota tops US consumers' green car brands list - The Cheers

Toyota tops US consumers' green car brands list - The Cheers

Toyota tops US consumers' green car brands list The Cheers, Estonia - 17 hours ago During the survey, 49 per cent of the people surveyed said that they considered Toyota to be a green brand. Second on the list was Honda with 26 per cent of ...

Toyota tops US consumers' green car brands list - The Cheers
environmentally friendly vehicles by US consumers. Environmental News Network.This was followed by Ford with 16 per cent consumers saying that its vehicles are environmentally friendly. environmentally friendly automobile brands:1.

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Rudd Government hopes to fund home-grown green car - Courier Mail

Rudd Government hopes to fund home-grown green car - Courier Mail

Rudd Government hopes to fund home-grown green car Courier Mail, Australia - 9 hours ago By Michael Madigan THE Rudd Government is forging ahead with attempts to create a home-grown green car, hoping to generate $2 billion worth of investment in ...

Rudd Government hopes to fund home-grown green car - Courier Mail

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required land use for alternative replacement energy product

required land use for alternative replacement energy product
Here's numbers showing biofuels not to be a practical large-scale replacement for fossil fuels and so cannot be a simple fix for our energy troubles. To produce sufficient plan mass, they will have to take up all available agricultural land. So where will we grow the food?required land use for alternative replacement energy product
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That biofuel may not be as green as you think it is

That biofuel may not be as green as you think it is
While nearly all crop-derived biofuels emit less greenhouse gases than fossil fuels, whether or not they are better for the environment is still open for debate. Some studies have suggested that corn-derived ethanol consumes more energy than it produces, others have found a slight net benefit; most studies have found that crops such as switch grassThat biofuel may not be as green as you think it is
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Bad news for 'miracle fuel'

Bad news for 'miracle fuel'
We have championed the cause of Bio-fuels for some time at GreenerMachine. The pros are compelling as current engine technology need only mild modification to burn it, the source ethanol is derived from plant matter that releases just the CO2 it consumed in...Bad news for 'miracle fuel'
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GM Announces Biofuel Partnership: Cheap, Green Ethanol?

GM Announces Biofuel Partnership: Cheap, Green Ethanol?
At noon today, General Motors announced an undisclosed equity share in Coskata, Inc., a renewable energy company with the means to produce low-cost ethanol from virtually any carbon-containing feedstock including biomass, municipal solid waste—even used car tires. GM Announces Biofuel Partnership: Cheap, Green Ethanol?
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Scottish Minister visits world class aquaculture institute - Fish Farmer Magazine

Scottish Minister visits world class aquaculture institute - Fish Farmer Magazine

Scottish Minister visits world class aquaculture institute Fish Farmer Magazine, UK - Jan 9, 2008 THE Minister for Rural Affairs and the Environment, Richard Lochhead MSP returned to his alma mater yesterday to visit the world’s leading aquaculture ...

Scottish Minister visits world class aquaculture institute - Fish Farmer Magazine
production is one of the most important uses of the marine resource.

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Aquaculture: The price of lice - Nature.com (subscription)

Aquaculture: The price of lice - Nature.com (subscription)

Aquaculture: The price of lice Nature.com (subscription), UK - Jan 4, 2008 The message of their paper is that there are some serious issues that cannot be ignored if the expansion of aquaculture is to be productive rather than ...

Aquaculture: The price of lice - Nature.com (subscription)
sources are taking much of the strain — the catch of wild fish has levelled off, and may well be declining1, but aquaculture production is expanding rapidly2.

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Endless opportunities seen for wild fish products - Arctic Sounder

Endless opportunities seen for wild fish products - Arctic Sounder

Endless opportunities seen for wild fish products Arctic Sounder, AK - Jan 11, 2008 Aquaculture, which includes fish farming, will dominate the future world seafood industry, but there will be increased opportunities for wild products in ... Pebble awaiting OK of $100M budget Kenai Peninsula Online all 7 news articles

Endless opportunities seen for wild fish products - Arctic Sounder
environmental sustainability; improve quality; understand markets; and adapt to meet consumer demands and reduce bureaucracy and waste, Anderson said.To enhance the sale of wild products, he told the fishermen to create a message of diversity. environmental groups, aquaculture will not go away.

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Law boosts aquaculture in Delaware Bay - Press of Atlantic City

Law boosts aquaculture in Delaware Bay - Press of Atlantic City

Law boosts aquaculture in Delaware Bay Press of Atlantic City, NJ - Jan 10, 2008 Jon S. Corzine's signature is all that is required to create four new aquaculture development zones, where shellfishermen can raise various shellfish ...

Law boosts aquaculture in Delaware Bay - Press of Atlantic City
biologists and harvested through "rack-and-bag" aquaculture along Cape May's western shore. environmentally friendly industry." Powell lauded efforts to update Title 50's outdated tenets, which he described as "hanging around and getting in everyone's way." The changes were welcomed by the industry as well. Environmental Protection's Bureau of Shellfisheries.

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Developing sustainable aquaculture in Mozambique - UVic The Ring

Developing sustainable aquaculture in Mozambique - UVic The Ring

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Developing sustainable aquaculture in Mozambique UVic The Ring, Canada - Jan 10, 2008 The UVic-led Southern Oceans Education and Development project (SOED) will establish sustainable shrimp and mollusc aquaculture programs that preserve ...

Developing sustainable aquaculture in Mozambique - UVic The Ring
Developing sustainable aquaculture in Mozambique - UVic The Ring

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Hasty permission for vast fish farms endangers Gulf fisheries and ... - Houston Chronicle

Hasty permission for vast fish farms endangers Gulf fisheries and ... - Houston Chronicle

Hasty permission for vast fish farms endangers Gulf fisheries and ... Houston Chronicle, United States - Jan 11, 2008 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council wants to give 10-year permits to "aquaculture" farmers to raise fish in vast offshore cages. ... Dersham OK'd for fisheries post Anchorage Daily News (subscription) all 2 news articles

Hasty permission for vast fish farms endangers Gulf fisheries and ... - Houston Chronicle
Resource",PluckItemID);} --> World fish consumption has grown at a furious pace in recent decades, and with good reason. environmentalists and fishermen found out and called for hearings. source of Texans' income and recreation, is no place to test the equation further.There needs to be a stable and wholesome supply of fish. resources can be costly beyond belief. environmentalists and fishermen who understand the Gulf's fragility — and its incalculable value.

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