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New Study Factors Environmental Costs of Biofuel Production

Biofuels reduce greenhouse-gas emissions in comparison to fossil fuels. In the Jan. 4 issue of the journal Science, Smithsonian researchers highlight a new study that factors in environmental costs of biofuel production.

5 Jan 2008

San Francisco Converts Pet Feces into Methane Gases for Renewable Energy

Americans have always expended energy on their dogs—we love them, we feed them, and of course, we clean up after them. Finally, the dogs of San Francisco are going to return the favor. The city will be the first in the nation to convert pet feces into methane gases for renewable energy.

3 Jan 2008

Dupont Recognizes Growing Importance of Sustainability in Australian and New Zealand

DuPont will recognize innovation in sustainable services and sustainable energy for the first time as part of the 2007/08 DuPont Australia and New Zealand Innovation Awards.

1 Jan 2008

Shell Builds Facility to Grow Algae for Biofuel

Royal Dutch Shell plc and HR Biopetroleum today announced the construction of a pilot facility in Hawaii to grow marine algae and produce vegetable oil for conversion into biofuel.

25 Dec 2007

Using Garbage, Compost and Other Waste to Generate Light

A Harvard biology professor’s fascination with seafloor microbes has led to the development of a revolutionary, low-cost power system consuming garbage, compost, and other waste that could provide light for the developing world.

21 Dec 2007

Understanding Green Living

Home buyers appreciate the benefits of “green” communities, but residents don’t necessarily lead more eco-friendly lives than their neighbors in traditional homes, according to two University of Florida studies conducted in the fast-growing state.

21 Dec 2007

Coral Reefs Under Rapid Climate Change and Ocean Acidification

The largest living structures on Earth and the millions of livelihoods which depend upon them are at risk, the most definitive review yet of the impact of rising carbon emissions on coral reefs has concluded

14 Dec 2007

New Carbon Calculator Benefiting Local People, Species and the Global Climate

A quick and cool way to help combat climate change is now available at www.conservation.org/carboncalculator.

13 Dec 2007

High-Rise Apartments with Integrated Greenhouses

A design for an apartment building with its own integrated greenhouse has netted a team headed by two Technion-Israel Institute of Technology Faculty of Architecture and Town Planning lecturers top honors in an international sustainable building design competition.

12 Dec 2007

Research Suggests No Connection Between Environmental Crises and Armed Conflict

Climate advocate Al Gore accepted the Nobel Peace Prize this December 10th. New Norwegian research suggests, however, that there is no connection between environmental crises and armed conflict.

12 Dec 2007