Archive for ‘Energy’
Chicken manure fuels German biogas plant
December 28th, 2007
A biogas plant fueled largely by chicken manure was launched at a poultry farm south of Berlin on Friday.
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Prince Charles to work with Norway to save forests
December 27th, 2007
Britain’s Prince Charles has offered to team up with Norway in projects to save forests around the world, Norwegian officials said on Thursday.
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Raising Chics from Scratch
December 26th, 2007
You might remember from our Stone Soup video that our little eco-village has started to cull our chicken flock to make room for new birds. For the last 2 months we’ve been learning what it takes to be mother hens and raise two dozen newly hatched chics. Jay and I grew up in urban areas where there were no …
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China promises to promote clean energy
December 26th, 2007
China promised Wednesday to develop renewable energy for its fast-growing economy but warned that coal consumption will grow dramatically and avoided embracing binding limits on its greenhouse gas emissions.
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2007 - when oil prices hit a record high
December 26th, 2007
The oil price came within a whisker of the 100-dollar mark per barrel in 2007, a record never broken. While high prices benefit some — oil majors and some oil producers — those on the receiving end of expensive petroleum felt the squeeze, which could get even tighter in 2008. An AFPTV year-ender.
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Local researchers working with solar paneling
December 24th, 2007
Researchers in Fairbanks are trying to find out if solar panels can yield any benefits in the thin Interior Alaska sunlight
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EVS 23: The V3 by Vectrix
December 20th, 2007
Another company making news during EVS 23, the Electric Vehicle Symposium, was Vectrix Corporation. Durng the show, Chief Marketing Officer Jeff Morrill introduced me to the V3, an all electric three-wheeler featuring twin front wheels that grasp the road during cornering, offering the agility of a scooter and the safety and stability of a small …
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Bill Boosts Fuel Efficiency
December 19th, 2007
Congress has approved an energy that boots vehicle fuel-efficiency standards. However, critics say its focus on ethanol could cause a spike in the cost of food.
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Grow more food in cities, UN agency tells Asia
December 19th, 2007
Asian nations, many at risk from climate change, must invest more in urban and indoor farming to help feed the hundreds of millions of people in their growing cities, the World Meteorological Organisation said on Wednesday.
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Producing the Next Generation of Transportation Fuels from Clean Tech - Part 1
December 19th, 2007
Jonathan S Wolfson, President and CEO of Solazyme Inc. talks with John Ince about how biotech companies in the biodiesel space can reduce their carbon footprint by focusing on process technology to make savings and reduce the amount of energy that goes into biofuels production. He also talks about the current climate in Washington and how legislators should be more …
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EVS 23: Big Kid Toys
December 19th, 2007
I met EJ Wessel, owner of Big Kid Toys in Napa, Calif., at the LA Auto Show, but sadly, I wasn’t able to go for a ride in his T-Rex then. So when we met at EVS 23, the Electric Vehicle Symposium in Anaheim, Calif., I was all game for for a test ride. …
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Congress set to boost fuel economy limit
December 18th, 2007
Congress is set to increase fuel mileage requirements for automobiles and SUVs for the first time in 32 years and President Bush has signaled he will accept the new mandates on the auto industry.
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Officials to pick site for coal plant
December 18th, 2007
A government and industry research project to learn ways to burn coal without emitting global warming gases is taking a major step forward Tuesday with an announcement on where the futuristic power plant will be built — in Texas or Illinois.
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Sailing towards lower emissions
December 17th, 2007
“MV Beluga Skysails” cargo ship has been fitted with a giant kite, which is attached to a 15-metre high mast and guided by a computer. The kite helps the engines to power the ship, thereby reducing fuel consumption and cutting carbon dioxide emissions. “Beluga Skysails” will make its maiden voyage…
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Tips For Cutting Your Heating Bills
December 10th, 2007
Experts recommend a multitude of strategies for avoiding massive heating bills during winter months,
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