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Search On For Biosolutions to Climate Change Problems

Global environment organization WWF and leading enzyme biotechnology company Novozymes today announced an initiative which will map how and where low carbon biosolutions can eliminate the first strategic billion tonnes of CO2

25 Mar 2009

Environmental Pioneers Sought For World's Greenest Building

Independence Station, the Oregon development slated to become the World's Greenest Building when it opens in 2010, is now accepting priority pre-reservations for the 15 condominium-style homes included in the mixed-use development

23 Mar 2009

Green Pesticides Exploit Plant Defenses in Battle To Control Fungi Attacks on Crops

Exploiting a little known defense strategy in the ongoing battle between disease-causing fungi and crop plants, scientists in Canada are reporting development of a new class of green fungicides that could provide a safer, more environmentally-friendly alternative to conventional fungicides

23 Mar 2009

$184.3 Million in Recovery Act Funding for Brookhaven Lab

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory will receive $184.3 million in new science funding from President Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, principally to accelerate construction of the National Synchrotron Light Source II

23 Mar 2009

BioEnergy Research Collaborative Examines Ways To Make Biofuels

In a move that will advance development of alternative energy in South Carolina, the state’s leading bioenergy researchers have teamed to study how South Carolina’s agricultural resources can help reduce the state’s and nation’s dependence on fossil fuels

23 Mar 2009

Researchers in Ghana Work to Create Biofuels From Native Tree Seeds

Kansas State University biologists are working with a researcher in Ghana to create biodiesel from the seeds of trees that are common and well adapted to the climate of northern Ghana

19 Mar 2009

Growth Rates For Biofuels in New Report

A new report released by BCC Research give the market growth rates for liquid biofuels

17 Mar 2009

Virginia Naval Air Station Opens E85 Fuel Pump

The United States Navy is doing its part to help provide greater energy stability and security for the country, well beyond its primary role of keeping this country safe. The NEXCOM (Navy Exchange Command) now has a new E85 fueling station

16 Mar 2009

Biodiesel Pilot Plant From Catilin Receives Renewable Energy Award

Catilin, Inc., a leading catalyst technology company for biofuels, announced today a Demonstration Fund award of $150,000 by the Iowa Department of Economic Development

16 Mar 2009

With Support Renewable Power Will Provide 40 Percent of Global Electricity by 2050

With adequate financial and political support, renewable energy technologies like wind and photovoltaics could supply 40 percent of the world's electricity by 2050

11 Mar 2009