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Articles related to "Biofuel"
Crude Fuel From Garden Waste Many organisations are developing biofuels to replace gasoline, but most of them use food crops. Australian scientists have made a biofuel from forest and garden waste. csiro’s crude biofuel process • crude fuel from garden waste • australians convert rubbish to biofuel • csiro and monash’s furafuel process • dr steven loffler’s furafuel process
Renewable Energy Resources What are biofuels? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using biofuels as a renewable resource? This article continues December's discussion of energy resources. biofuel • biomass • biogas • methanol • ethanol
Algae as a Potential Biofuel As high fuel prices and political unrest drive research into alternative fuels, filling your gas tank with goo from your fish tank may one day be possible. algaculture • algae as alternative fuel • ethanol from algae • biodiesel from algae • oil from algae
New Biofuel Plant Tyson Foods and Syntroleum announce a new joint venture to produce a drop in diesel synthetic fuel replacement from food manufacturing byproducts; fat and grease. diesel fuel replacement • animal fat • manufacturing byproduct • synthetic fuel • carbon neutral
Potential Biofuel Problems The UN Commission on Sustainable Development looks at biofuels and sees potential problems along with the benifits of energy independance and reducing carbon emmissions. biofuels • un • sustainable development • co2 • ethanol
Research to Expand Biofuel Sources Ethanol made from corn is already helping to reduce CO2 emissions and increase national security, by providing a renewable alternative fuel to the U.S. energy portfolio. biofuel sources • switchgrass • corn stover • poplar trees • ethanol production
Biodiesel From Solar Energy Solar to chemical energy conversion through algae, soy, and other crops can produce biodiesel. The maximum efficiency of this process can be estimated. biodiesel • biofuel • energy portfolio • algae produce biodiesel • solar power
Aviation Adopts Alternative Fuel With global warming an increasing threat, the desire to convert airplanes to alternative fuel has spurred new developments. biofuel for planes • alternative fuel • gtl fuel • hydrogen fuel cells • airplanes environment
Koenigsegg CCXR, The Worlds Fastest Car? After another repeat on BBC America's motoring program, Top Gear, we decided to take a closer look at the car in question: The Koenigsegg CCXR. christian von koenigsegg has created a world renow • hand-crafted carbon fiber body work • ccxr edition is a carbon fiber body • uses e85 biofuel • nascar’s power-to-weight
Do Biofuels Cause Food Shortage? The world food shortage is being blamed on increased biofuel production. Do biofuels cause world food shortage or are there other reasons for this food scarcity? biofuels • world food shortage • battle against global warming • us support of biofuels • world’s ability to feed itself
21st Century Fuel Source The President of the United States and the nation's leading car manufacturers expect biofuels to replace petroleum in the 21st century. biofuels • ethanol • e85 • brazil sugar cane • grain distillation
Problems with Biofuels Are biofuels an eco friendly alternative fuel? There are questions as to their use as an alternative energy, their impact on biodiversity and the environment. problems with biofuels • biofuels • biodiesel • environmental hazards • climate change
The Biofuels Dispute Friends of the Earth report provides more evidence supporting claims that agrofuels have negative environmental and social consequences. biofuel dispute • hidden costs to biofuels • environmental and social consequences biofuels • earth friendly biofuels • eu biofuels directive
Air New Zealand Considers Jatropha Air New Zealand is progressing in its goal to produce an environmentally sustainable aircraft fuel. Jatropha based fuel shows promise as a replacement for jet fuel. environmentally sustainable fuel • jatropha curcus • air new zealand • alternative jet fuel • boeing 777
American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 Alternative and clean energy advocates won a victory in committee on Friday, March 22, 2009. Energy independence and clean energy jobs are main goals of this legislation. american clean energy and security act of 2009 • h.r 2454 • hr 2454 • hr2454 • carbon sequestration
Bio-Economy, and Other Green Ideas As the phrase "energy independence" finds its way to everyone's lips, scientists are revisiting the work of bygone innovators to help develop a greener society. bio-economy • bioeconomy • green economy • biofuel • ethanol corn
Mysterious Death of Rudolph Diesel Objects from a body pulled from the English Channel proved the identity of Rudolph Diesel but what could prove how he died? rudolph diesel • diesel engine • invention of diesel engine • early engines • biofuel
Oil From Algae The common algae holds out the promise of becoming a widespread source of green fuel without depleting food stocks. algal oil • algae • algal fuel • algal biofuel • oil from algae
Supporting Sustainable Oil Palm Cultivation While the palm oil industry is accurately blamed for much environmental degradation, supporting sustainable oil palm cultivation will be essential for numerous reasons. palm oil • oil palm tree • deforestation • sustainability • west africa
The Role of Biofuels in U.S. Energy Independence Replacing gasoline with biofuels offers a means towards energy independence. More eco-friendly than traditional sources of energy, biofuels do have environmental impacts. role of biofuels in us energy independence • environmental impact • substituting foreign gasoline with biofuels • replacing gasoline with biofuels • energy independence
Biodiesel as Alternative Green Energy Biodiesel from waste, edible and non-edible sources can be used in most diesel engines. Environmental and economic benefits from biofuels are well documented. biodiesel • biofuel • alternative energy • renewable fuel • feedstock
Community Colleges Expand Green Job Training Many green technology jobs don't require a four-year degree. Community colleges, aided by stimulus money, offer training programs for in-demand alternative energy careers green collar jobs • green collar training • green technology training • green job training • alternative energy training
Electric Car and North American Energy Supply In the past few years, the electric car has gained enormous hype throughout North America as a valid replacement for fossil-fuel burning cars. Is the power grid ready? electric car • evs • electric vehicles • benefits of electric car • problems with electric cars
Biofuels: A Glossary of Terms With concerns for the environment and national security growing daily, scientists are looking for ways to produce ethanol and other biofuels from renewable sources. biofuels terms • biofuels glossary • alternative fuels • petroleum alternatives • renewable fuels
Biofuels for Green Energy Biofuels are becoming important as alternative fuels in the fight against greenhouse gas emissions. They also help to cut down on the use of fossil fuels. global warming • e85 • e10 • e20 • biofuels
Biomass Energy Fuels Debate on Best Alternative One of the most plentiful alternative energy sources is biomass energy. It is plentiful, renewable and also recovers and recycles waste and waste by-products. biomass energy • bioenergy • biogas • agriculture waste • forestry waste
Environmental Outlook for the Orangutan Habitat The orangutan habitat is confined to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. The environmental damage to the habitat could lead to the extinction of the orangutan. environmental outlook for the orangutan habitat • the orangutan habitat • orangutan facing extinction • rainforest habitat deforestation • rainforests of borneo and sumatra
Top Green Investments in 2009 Making investment decisions based on careful analysis is a recipe for success. green investing • biofuels • solar panel • smart grid meters • solar producers
Aman Resorts to Open in Malaysia Aman Resorts & Air Asia have agreed to open a huge development project in Malaysia (near Singapore) which has attracted a fifth of its initial needed investment already. malaysia's minister in charge of huge development • aman resorts • budget hotel linked to air asia • johor state • economic hubs like dubai
Brutal little beasts-I Bacteria support life or take it. They produce and release oxygen and fix nitrogen. But some of them kill humans. About 5000 deaths take place every day just from one bacterial disease – Tuberculosis. lively chemists • bacteria • oxygen • fix nitrogen • methane
Breaking News 18 An improving economy in the Solomon Islands brings an embarrassment due to riches,Hawaiian educators are in trouble over the 14th amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the PNG stock exchange is maturing,Nauru's financial woes continue,a Blackbirding conference was held in Queensland,whaling controversy is still in the news, the United States may monitor human rights in the Indonesian province of West Papua,large anniversary celelbrations are being held in New Caledonia,and debt forgiveness is unlikely in Vanuatu. economy • amendment to the u.s. constitution • png stock exchange • nauru • blackbirding
European Climate Change Bill Promises Action In a ground-breaking agreement after talks in Poland, European politicians have voted by a large majority to introduce strong new climate change laws. climate change • environmental laws • global warming • european politicians • co2 emissions
Obama and the Markets As administrations change, so will the national focus, giving rise to new investment opportunities. obama • stock markets • construction • education • energy
Palm Oil's Impact on Ecosystems Endangered species are being pushed out as plantations take the place of rainforests. But studies show that palm oil is neither healthy nor environmentally sound. palm oil • transfats • biofuels • tropical rainforest • peat bogs
Alternative Sources of Energy There are a number of alternative sources of energy and environmentally friendly fuels available to combat the damage to the environment caused by Fossil Fuels. alternative sources of energy • environmentally friendly fuels • fossil fuels • damage to the environment • biofuels
Benefits of Bike Commuting As living expenses shoot higher, especially for the oil that Americans in particular rely on for transportation, commuting by bike is worth serious consideration. benefits of bike commuting • carbon footprint calculator • economics riding work • save gas money • exercise commute
Carbon Offsets and Emissions Trading Schemes Carbon offsets and emissions trading schemes are two ways in which businesses can be environmentally responsible without making major changes. carbon footprint • carbon offsets • emission trading schemes • environmentally responsible business • cap and trade systems
Cartooning and World Peace They may provide a chuckle, but how important are "political" cartoons, and the artists' freedom of expression on social subjects? cartooning and media freedom • cartooning for peace • cartooning in new zealand • life in new zealand • history of political cartoons
Environmental Cost of Global Freshwater Shortage The supply of freshwater is critical to the environment. Global freshwater shortages, from human activity and climate change pose a threat to environmental biodiversity. environmental cost of global freshwater shortage • risks to freshwater resources • freshwater resources threaten environmental biodiv • supply of freshwater • global freshwater shortage
Global Bee Deaths Threaten Foods Bees are essential for pollination in nature, but there has been a drastic decline in their numbers around the world. This threatens many of our foods. decline in bee numbers • us population of bees • last flight of the honeybee • colony collapse disorder • british beekeepers
Green Economy & Jobs Growth What sectors will see the greatest growth in jobs as the economy shifts to green? green jobs • job growth • where to look for jobs • global job growth • sustainable jobs
Green or Hungry? Is it true that ethical shoppers have to choose between action to reduce global warming and steps to end world hunger? environmental sustainability • world poverty • free trade • climate change • ethical living
Is Sustainable Fast Food an Oxymoron? Fast food is not going away. Since it isn't going away, how can it be more sustainable? burgerville • factory farm • fast food • food • greenwashing
Micro-Algae as a Superfood Source Some hail microalgal food sources as the new superfoods, and claim a variety of health benefits. But what are the realities of using edible phytoplankton as staple diet? phytoplankton for food • micro-algae • superfood • future nutrition • porphyra umbilicalis
More Funding Needed for Food Crisis The World Food Program committed $11.5 billion to the aid the food crisis, but still funding is stretched thin as 22 countries are vulnerable to the threat. food crisis in haiti • food crisis in ethiopia • world food program • 22 countries are vulnerable • more funding needed for food crisis
Palm Oil Growth Damages Rainforest Environment The rise in the use of biofuels has encouraged the growth of palm oil production. But oil palm plantations have negative environmental impacts on tropical rainforests. palm oil growth • damages rainforest environment • tropical rainforests suffer • surge of oil palm plantations • rise in the use of biofuels
South Pacific Travel: Holiday in Endless Summer A wild-sea beach stretching to the horizon. Rich Maori history and stories of pioneers. Surf-breaks and horse treks. Quiet, starry nights. This is Ahipara in Aotearoa. new zealand tourism destination • new zealand's far north • new zealand history • ninety mile beach tours • maori culture
Straight Vegetable Oil vs. Biodiesel Vegetable oil can be used straight or can be turned into Biodiesel in a chemical process called transesterification. straight vegetable oil vs. biodiesel • running a diesel on vegetable oil • making biodiesel • biodiesel • straight vegetable oil
US Agricultural Policy - Stimulate not Subsidize In these difficult economic times, our representatives in Washington D.C. need to be careful on their priorities and on what they decide is important. farm • food policy • sustainable cuisine • sustainable • vegetables
WA Governor Gregoire Responds to Rossi Criticism Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire and democratic leaders turned out for Obama at a local union hall. A tight governor's race remained the key issue. washington state • governor christine gregoire • dino rossi • spokane obama rally • senator maria cantwell |
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