Articles related to "Biofuels"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Biofuels and Dead Zones
The unexpected impact of increased corn-ethanol production on a coastal ecosystem illustrates the challenge of creating sustainable solutions to environmental problems.
corn-ethanol production in the american midwest in • biofuels increase nitrogen pollution and increase • unexpected impacts of biodfuels on the environment • nitrogen pollution and coastal eutrophication in t • using an ecosystem model to identify environmental
The unexpected impact of increased corn-ethanol production on a coastal ecosystem illustrates the challenge of creating sustainable solutions to environmental problems.
corn-ethanol production in the american midwest in • biofuels increase nitrogen pollution and increase • unexpected impacts of biodfuels on the environment • nitrogen pollution and coastal eutrophication in t • using an ecosystem model to identify environmental
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Environmental Impacts of Alternative Energy
Switching to "clean energy" sources will not solve the environmental problems associated with energy use. Alternative sources of energy can also damage the environment.
environmental impacts of alternative energy • energy can cause environmental stress • alternative sources of energy • environmental problems associated with energy • clean energy sources
Switching to "clean energy" sources will not solve the environmental problems associated with energy use. Alternative sources of energy can also damage the environment.
environmental impacts of alternative energy • energy can cause environmental stress • alternative sources of energy • environmental problems associated with energy • clean energy sources
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
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
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
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
Assessing Corn-Ethanol's Impacts
Ecosystem modeling is a valuable tool for assessing conflicts between environmental policies, quantifying consequences, and making trade-offs clear.
biofuels • ethanol • coastal eutrophication • dead zones • nitrogen pollution
Ecosystem modeling is a valuable tool for assessing conflicts between environmental policies, quantifying consequences, and making trade-offs clear.
biofuels • ethanol • coastal eutrophication • dead zones • nitrogen pollution
Biodiesel as an Alternative Fuel
Biodiesel has many advantages over other biofuels, especially in its ability to be used in existing diesel autos. It is also an excellent alternative source of energy.
biodiesel • alternative fuel • eco friendly • green energy • diesel fuel
Biodiesel has many advantages over other biofuels, especially in its ability to be used in existing diesel autos. It is also an excellent alternative source of energy.
biodiesel • alternative fuel • eco friendly • green energy • diesel fuel
Digital Corn
By growing virtual crops with computers, scientists learn how agriculture interacts with the environment at very large scales.
the integrated biosphere simulator modified for ag • ibis • agro-ibis • the terrestrial hydrology model with biogeochemist • thmb
By growing virtual crops with computers, scientists learn how agriculture interacts with the environment at very large scales.
the integrated biosphere simulator modified for ag • ibis • agro-ibis • the terrestrial hydrology model with biogeochemist • thmb
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
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
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
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
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
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
New Zealand Energy Strategy
An ambitious strategy sets New Zealand firmly on a path towards clean, renewable energy.
new zealand energy strategy • climate change • sustainable energy • sustainable future • new zealand and climate change
An ambitious strategy sets New Zealand firmly on a path towards clean, renewable energy.
new zealand energy strategy • climate change • sustainable energy • sustainable future • new zealand and climate change
Ogallala Aquifer a Finite Environmental Asset
The Ogallala Aquifer irrigates most of the high plains of America. Intensive farming is depleting this finite environmental asset quicker than nature can replenish it.
ogallala aquifer • finite environmental asset • environmental cost • depletion of the high plains aquifer • high plains of america
The Ogallala Aquifer irrigates most of the high plains of America. Intensive farming is depleting this finite environmental asset quicker than nature can replenish it.
ogallala aquifer • finite environmental asset • environmental cost • depletion of the high plains aquifer • high plains of america
Science and Energy Museum Rocks
The American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge,Tennessee, is a storehouse of knowledge about the city's secret history, along with the science of power and energy
american museum of science and energy • atomic bomb history • history of nuclear physics • history of oak ridge tennessee • secret city
The American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge,Tennessee, is a storehouse of knowledge about the city's secret history, along with the science of power and energy
american museum of science and energy • atomic bomb history • history of nuclear physics • history of oak ridge tennessee • secret city
The Ethics of Land for Food and Fuel
Fearing high prices for grain and biofuels, rich countries are leasing farmland in poorer nations. Is this exploitation, or a win-win strategy?
world food shortages and environment • climate change and land use • environmental impact of biofuels • neo-colonialism and corporations • investment in the third world
Fearing high prices for grain and biofuels, rich countries are leasing farmland in poorer nations. Is this exploitation, or a win-win strategy?
world food shortages and environment • climate change and land use • environmental impact of biofuels • neo-colonialism and corporations • investment in the third world
Clean Regatta Program Initiative
Sailing regattas can improve their stewardship of the marine waters and avoid additional governmental regulation by adopting voluntarily green sailing standards.
sailors for the sea • green boating • clean regatta program • clean regatta certification • st. maarten heineken regatta
Sailing regattas can improve their stewardship of the marine waters and avoid additional governmental regulation by adopting voluntarily green sailing standards.
sailors for the sea • green boating • clean regatta program • clean regatta certification • st. maarten heineken regatta
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
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
Electronic Waste Recycling 101
Broken or outdated monitors, video game systems and keyboards may contain lead, mercury, and other toxic materials that could harm people and contaminate soil and water.
electronic waste recycling • e-waste • hazards of e-waste • toxic electronics waste • hazardous materials in consumer electronics
Broken or outdated monitors, video game systems and keyboards may contain lead, mercury, and other toxic materials that could harm people and contaminate soil and water.
electronic waste recycling • e-waste • hazards of e-waste • toxic electronics waste • hazardous materials in consumer electronics
Environmental Cost of U.S. Energy Independence
American automobile use is the main driver of foreign oil imports. Attempts to supply this demand from traditional energy sources would carry a high environmental price.
environmental cost of us energy independence • environmental impact of independence • independence from foreign oil • american automobile use • driver of foreign oil imports
American automobile use is the main driver of foreign oil imports. Attempts to supply this demand from traditional energy sources would carry a high environmental price.
environmental cost of us energy independence • environmental impact of independence • independence from foreign oil • american automobile use • driver of foreign oil imports
Environmental Impact of Asian Brown Cloud
Reports on the Asian brown cloud show that while masking the global temperature rise, it has local and global negative environmental impacts.
environmental impact of asian brown cloud • asian haze • atmospheric brown cloud • masking the global temperature rise • global negative environmental impacts
Reports on the Asian brown cloud show that while masking the global temperature rise, it has local and global negative environmental impacts.
environmental impact of asian brown cloud • asian haze • atmospheric brown cloud • masking the global temperature rise • global negative environmental impacts
10 Ways to Green Your Wedding
Think having a green wedding has to be complicated? It doesn't. Here are ten easy ways you can green your big day.
green wedding • green weddings • plan a green wedding • green your wedding • have an eco-friendly wedding
Think having a green wedding has to be complicated? It doesn't. Here are ten easy ways you can green your big day.
green wedding • green weddings • plan a green wedding • green your wedding • have an eco-friendly wedding
Investment in Alternative Energies
As the world economy continues to change, investment in green companies and alternative energies is becoming more popular and potentially more lucrative.
alternative energy • alternative energy investment • renewal energy • renewable energy investment • socially responsible investment
As the world economy continues to change, investment in green companies and alternative energies is becoming more popular and potentially more lucrative.
alternative energy • alternative energy investment • renewal energy • renewable energy investment • socially responsible investment
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
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
The We Campaign Addresses Global Warming
Former Vice President Al Gore's group seeks to end U.S. dependence on fossil fuels within ten years.
we campaign • global warming • climate change • clean energy • we can solve it
Former Vice President Al Gore's group seeks to end U.S. dependence on fossil fuels within ten years.
we campaign • global warming • climate change • clean energy • we can solve it
U.S. Rep Suggests Carbon Tax
U.S. Congressman John D. Dingell is seeking public comment on his proposal to tax carbon-based fuels to discourage consumption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
carbon tax • john dingell • fossil fuels • greenhouse gas emissions • greenhouse gases
U.S. Congressman John D. Dingell is seeking public comment on his proposal to tax carbon-based fuels to discourage consumption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
carbon tax • john dingell • fossil fuels • greenhouse gas emissions • greenhouse gases
2008 Nobel Peace Prize
This year there are 197 nominees for the Nobel Peace Prize 2008. Interesting nominations are Algerian president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika and Father John Dear.
2008 nobel peace prize nominees • committee • 2007 peace prize • peacemaker • former us vice-president al gore
This year there are 197 nominees for the Nobel Peace Prize 2008. Interesting nominations are Algerian president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika and Father John Dear.
2008 nobel peace prize nominees • committee • 2007 peace prize • peacemaker • former us vice-president al gore
Best Websites for Environmental Jobs
Due to recent developments in economic policy, environmental jobs (green jobs) will be in demand in the years to come. Here's how to find an environmental job.
environmental jobs • environmental employment • environmental careers • green jobs • conservation jobs
Due to recent developments in economic policy, environmental jobs (green jobs) will be in demand in the years to come. Here's how to find an environmental job.
environmental jobs • environmental employment • environmental careers • green jobs • conservation jobs
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
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
Carbon Based Energy Sources and the Environment
Traditional sources of energy, such as coal, oil and gas have serious consequences for the environment. Energy production and use can have serious environmental impacts.
carbon based energy sources • environmental impacts • common sources of energy • traditional sources of energy • energy production and use
Traditional sources of energy, such as coal, oil and gas have serious consequences for the environment. Energy production and use can have serious environmental impacts.
carbon based energy sources • environmental impacts • common sources of energy • traditional sources of energy • energy production and use
Energy Conservation and U.S. Energy Independence
Energy conservation could play a large role in achieving American energy independence. Energy efficiency is a cost effective means of reducing dependence on foreign oil.
energy conservation • us energy independence • conserving energy potential • reducing foreign oil dependence • american energy independence
Energy conservation could play a large role in achieving American energy independence. Energy efficiency is a cost effective means of reducing dependence on foreign oil.
energy conservation • us energy independence • conserving energy potential • reducing foreign oil dependence • american energy independence
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Despite problems,Flexible Fuel Vehicles can combat the rising cost of gasoline, cut down on dependence on imported fossil fuels and help curb greenhouse gas emissions.
flexible fuel vehicles • ethanol gasoline • gasoline price • alternative fuel vehicles • alternative fuel autos
Despite problems,Flexible Fuel Vehicles can combat the rising cost of gasoline, cut down on dependence on imported fossil fuels and help curb greenhouse gas emissions.
flexible fuel vehicles • ethanol gasoline • gasoline price • alternative fuel vehicles • alternative fuel autos
Guyana's Rainforest Supervision Proposal
President Bharrat Jagdeo is willing to exchange supervision of environmentally sound rainforest usage for economic incentives to help Guyana's impoverished people.
international rainforest supervison proposal • guyana's tropical rainforest conservation concessi • deforestation and climate change • economic incentives for environmental protection • the guyana shield ecosystem
President Bharrat Jagdeo is willing to exchange supervision of environmentally sound rainforest usage for economic incentives to help Guyana's impoverished people.
international rainforest supervison proposal • guyana's tropical rainforest conservation concessi • deforestation and climate change • economic incentives for environmental protection • the guyana shield ecosystem
Increased Use of Renewable Energies
Renewable energies, such as wind, solar and hydro, help curb carbon dioxide emissions. Increased use of these alternative energies bodes well for the environment.
increased use of renewable energies • alternative sources of energy • renewable energies • potential for renewable energy • carbon dioxide emissions
Renewable energies, such as wind, solar and hydro, help curb carbon dioxide emissions. Increased use of these alternative energies bodes well for the environment.
increased use of renewable energies • alternative sources of energy • renewable energies • potential for renewable energy • carbon dioxide emissions
Investing in Alternative Energy ETFs
Between global warming and skyrocketing oil prices, investing in alternative energy has become more than a fad. ETFs are the simple way to add it to your portfolio.
green investing • alternative energy etf picks • solar-power investments • clean energy • nuclear energy
Between global warming and skyrocketing oil prices, investing in alternative energy has become more than a fad. ETFs are the simple way to add it to your portfolio.
green investing • alternative energy etf picks • solar-power investments • clean energy • nuclear energy
Kootenay Harvest Revival: Nelson, BC, Canada
The Slow Food Movement works together with Community Supported Agriculture. Creston CSA grain growers are throwing a huge party to celebrate their 1st year CSA success.
kootenay harvest revival • deconstructing dinner • slow-food movement • community supported agriculture • creston valley bc grain farmers
The Slow Food Movement works together with Community Supported Agriculture. Creston CSA grain growers are throwing a huge party to celebrate their 1st year CSA success.
kootenay harvest revival • deconstructing dinner • slow-food movement • community supported agriculture • creston valley bc grain farmers
Reducing Carbon Footprints
Personal carbon footprints are a measure of the amount of carbon dioxide an individual emits. By reducing personal carbon footprints people can help stop global warming.
carbon footprint • personal carbon footprint • compact fluorescent lamp • measuring carbon footprints • environmental impact of carbon dioxide
Personal carbon footprints are a measure of the amount of carbon dioxide an individual emits. By reducing personal carbon footprints people can help stop global warming.
carbon footprint • personal carbon footprint • compact fluorescent lamp • measuring carbon footprints • environmental impact of carbon dioxide
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
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
US Energy Sources and American Use of Energy
Although the US has large sources of energy, mainly fossil fuels, American energy production is dwarfed by energy intensive consumption.
us energy sources • american energy use • energy sources • american energy consumption • limited sources of energy
Although the US has large sources of energy, mainly fossil fuels, American energy production is dwarfed by energy intensive consumption.
us energy sources • american energy use • energy sources • american energy consumption • limited sources of energy
A Quick Note on Global Warming
Though today global warming is a popular subject, that wasn't always the case. Now, a new idea presented by Garret Gruener and Daniel Kammen might be the best solution
global warming • climate change • global cooling tax • what can be done to help global warming • dick cheney and global warming
Though today global warming is a popular subject, that wasn't always the case. Now, a new idea presented by Garret Gruener and Daniel Kammen might be the best solution
global warming • climate change • global cooling tax • what can be done to help global warming • dick cheney and global warming
Potential Growth of Wind Energy
Wind energy could supply up to 20% of world electricity generation. Despite problems, wind power has great potential as an alternative source of energy.
alternative energy • potential growth of wind energy • alternative sources of energy • low use of wind energy • china largest emitter of greenhouse gases
Wind energy could supply up to 20% of world electricity generation. Despite problems, wind power has great potential as an alternative source of energy.
alternative energy • potential growth of wind energy • alternative sources of energy • low use of wind energy • china largest emitter of greenhouse gases
The Secret Science of World War II
In 1942, a "secret city" sprang up in a Tennessee valley, as Allied scientists raced to beat the Germans at developing enriched uranium to fuel the first atomic bomb.
oak ridge • tennessee • atomic bomb • manhattan project • first atomic bomb
In 1942, a "secret city" sprang up in a Tennessee valley, as Allied scientists raced to beat the Germans at developing enriched uranium to fuel the first atomic bomb.
oak ridge • tennessee • atomic bomb • manhattan project • first atomic bomb
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