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Major oil companies investments in biofuels

By Ted Nelson Posted Tue Nov 3, 2009 7:34am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 0 Comments

The status quo isn’t a problem for big oil companies, who seem to be constantly breaking their own record profits. However, these corporations know that they must also look to the future and sustain their competitive edge. ... Read full post »
Related topics: Biofuels, Oil and Gas
The truth about U.S. energy subsidies

By Ted Nelson Posted Thu Oct 1, 2009 12:11pm PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 2 Comments

Did you know that coal and oil receive more than two times more government subsidizes than renewable energy? Read full post »
Related topics: Government, Solar Power, Biofuels, Wind Power, Hydro Power, Oil and Gas, Coal
First algae-fueled car crossing the U.S.

By Megan Treacy Posted Wed Sep 9, 2009 3:17pm PDT for ecogeek 5 Comments

The first algae-fueled vehicle called the Algaeus has begun its drive across America. The car, a converted plug-in Prius outfitted with a nickel-metal hydride battery and filled with a blend of 5 percent algae and 95 percent gasoline from Read full post »
Related topics: Biofuels, Cars, Concept Cars
Ugly watermelons could make good Bbiofuel

By Megan Treacy Posted Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:24am PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

New research has come out that indicates watermelon could make a good biofuel additive. Now, I know you're immediately cringing because watermelon is a food crop and that spells disaster, but the good news is that no one is proposing that we start t Read full post »
Related topics: Biofuels
U.S. Navy testing biofuels in fighter jets

By Megan Treacy Posted Thu Aug 20, 2009 3:27pm PDT for ecogeek 6 Comments

The U.S. Navy has put out a call to biofuel producers for 40,000 gallons of their best JP-5 aviation biofuel for use in test flights of the F/A - 18 Super Hornet. The Navy will decide by the end of the month who gets the contract for the test flights. .. Read full post »
Related topics: Biofuels, Flying
U.S. Virgin Islands turning excess waste into energy

By Megan Treacy Posted Thu Aug 13, 2009 4:14pm PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

The U.S. Virgins Islands will be home to 49 MW of waste-to-energy capacity by the end of 2012, the first alternative-energy project for the tourist destination and a solution to its excess waste problems. Alpine Energy Group just released its plans to de Read full post »
Related topics: Biofuels
Ask Umbra on corn plastic

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:01pm PDT for grist_ask_umbra 0 Comments

What's the deal with corn plastic? How is it made and what can you do with it after you use it? Read full post »
Related topics: Biofuels, Plastic
Is palm oil harmful?

By Marie Oser Posted Fri Aug 7, 2009 2:16pm PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 1 Comments

Commonly found in cakes and snack foods, palm oil has long been connected to heart disease. Now reports connect it to destruction of rainforests. Find out what you can do. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Food and Drink, Nature, Biofuels
San Jose is a step closer to its green vision

By Megan Treacy Posted Wed Aug 5, 2009 1:03pm PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

Last summer, we brought you the details of San Jose's "Green Vision" plan, where the city aspires to become 100 percent energy independent and waste-free by 2023. ... Read full post »
Related topics: San Jose, Biofuels
If Cash for Clunkers survives, will ethanol funding suffer?

By Jim Motavalli Posted Tue Aug 4, 2009 1:30pm PDT for daily_green_driving 1 Comments

The $2 billion Congress found to save the Cash for Clunkers program was effectively hijacked from the stimulus funds intended to provide loan guarantees for renewable fuels. And the ethanol lobbyists aren't too happy. Read full post »
Related topics: Government, Biofuels, Cars, Buying a fuel-efficient car