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Algae for your fuel tankMunich, Germany (SPX) Jan 12, 2012 The available amount of fossil fuels is limited and their combustion in vehicle motors increases atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. The generation of fuels from biomass as an alternative is on the rise. In the journal Angewandte Chemie, Johannes A. Lercher and his team at the Technische Universitaet Muenchen have now introduced a new catalytic process that allows the effective conversion of biopetroleum from microalgae into diesel fuels. Plant oils from sources such as soybean and rapeseed are pro ... read more |
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  SOLON Installs Solar Capacity at Biosphere 2 SOLON has announced the installation of a 10 kilowatt (kW) pilot project of the SOLquick commercial rooftop solution at Biosphere 2, a unique ecological research and teaching facility located north ... more | .. |
  Venezuela mulls revival of neglected ports Venezuela is pushing for an early regeneration of its maritime and defense port facilities, neglected over many years and found to be lacking in basic infrastructural capacity. ... more | .. |
 China looking to secure oil supply? Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao will embark on a six-day tour to the Middle East aimed at strengthening the country's energy supply, analysts said. ... more | .. |
 Hong Kong to restrict foreign homebuyers from 2013 US judge OKs partial settlement in e-book case Nordic-Baltic states seek more cooperation Outside View: Jobs outlook grim Empire-style computers? Frenchman takes PCs to lap of luxury Google-Microsoft field smartphones to take on iPhone 5 EU businesses urge China's new leaders to speed reforms |
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  Automakers embrace high-tech in safety drive Automakers displaying the latest technology at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) are relying on sensors, digital cameras and connectivity in a drive towards a common goal - eliminating accidents. ... more | .. |
  Firms make 10 bids for huge French wind farm project: source French and Spanish companies have put in 10 bids to build hundreds of wind turbines off France's Atlantic coast and in the English Channel, a source close to the project said on Wednesday. ... more | .. |
  Australia ranked first, N.Korea last on nuclear safety Australia has the tightest security controls among nations with nuclear material while North Korea poses the world's greatest risks, a new index by experts said Wednesday. ... more | .. |
  Skyscrapers have 'unhealthy' link to financial crises: bank The construction of enormous skyscrapers has an "unhealthy" link with looming financial crises and investors should therefore keep a close eye on China and India, Barclays Capital said on Wednesday. ... more |
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New deep sea mining rules lack consensus despite US pressure
Lightning strikes kill 33 people in eastern India
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 Enhanced LED Task Light Improves Visual Performance and Reduces Energy Costs SpaceCo Business Solutions, Inc. has introduced the Wave Light II, an LED task light designed to overcome the disadvantages of traditional LED fixtures and provide the best visual performance in the ... more | .. |
 Fast Track Alternative Fuel Project Industrial Accessories Company (IAC), in conjunction with their wholly-owned construction subsidiary, Adelphi Construction, LC, provided Design Build services for a Midwest Farmer's Cooperative, $6. ... more | .. |
 Ameresco Marks Completion of Solar Panel Installations Ameresco has joined with Fall River Mayor Will Flanagan to recognize the completion of the first phase of a multi-phase energy efficiency initiative and renewable energy project. During a ribb ... more | .. |
 Mortenson Starts Construction of Rim Rock Wind Project Mortenson Construction was recently selected by San Francisco-based developer, NaturEner, for the construction of the Rim Rock Wind Project. Located on nearly 21,000 acres approximately 20 miles nor ... more |
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 New solar farm being developed in Arizona PSEG Solar Source has completed the acquisition of a 25.2 MW DC (19 MW AC) solar project developed by juwi solar Inc. The PSEG Queen Creek Solar Farm is expected to begin construction in January 201 ... more | .. |
 OCI Solar Power and CPS Energy negotiate largest solar development in US OCI Solar Power has announced a partnership with CPS Energy in San Antonio, Texas to enter into negotiations to produce 400 megawatts of power, making it one of the largest solar power development p ... more | .. |
 Trina Solar Announces Complete Large Rooftop Solar Solution Trina Solar has announced the offering of a three-pronged service solution featuring complimentary design services, newly available high performance 'Honey' modules and the rapid install Trinamount ... more | .. |
 SA Opposition wind policy threatens $3 billion investment The South Australian Opposition's policy on wind farms would threaten more than $3 billion of investment and push up power prices for South Australian householders if implemented in its current form ... more |
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 Israel tightens Med defense links over gas Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak has pledged to upgrade his country's defense links with Greece and is reported to have signed a defense cooperation pact with Greek Cypriots to counter Turkish threats against joint exploration of gas fields in the eastern Mediterranean. ... more | .. |
  India protests EU airline emissions tax The European Union should immediately withdraw the carbon tax it began imposing on airlines beginning with the new year, India's environment minister said. ... more | .. |
 Detroit unsure over the future of green cars The US auto industry remains unsold over the future of "green cars" such as electrics and hybrids, as carmakers struggle with the first steps in a market most agree shows promise over the long term. ... more | .. |
  China looks at carbon tax, official says in US China's lead negotiator on climate change said Wednesday that the world's largest emitter is considering imposing a tax on carbon to reduce the use of dirty energy as its economy grows. ... more |
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 China air-con tycoon moves into eco-friendly building The Chinese tycoon behind a 30-storey energy-saving building that went up in just 15 days said Wednesday he intends to duplicate the model across the vast and heavily polluted nation. ... more | .. |
 Geithner presses China leaders on Iran oil imports Beijing urged Iran to cooperate with the UN nuclear watchdog on Wednesday, as US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner held talks with Chinese leaders to press sanctions against the oil-rich nation. ... more | .. |
 Namibia green lights Chinese uranium buy-in Namibia's competition commission said Wednesday it had cleared a Chinese nuclear company to take over an Australian mining firm with rights to the world's fourth-largest uranium deposit. ... more | .. |
 Asia's automakers moving production to US Asian carmakers are boosting their production in the United States after disaster-caused production bottlenecks abroad and disadvantageous exchange-rate shifts have helped erode their market shares in the country. ... more |
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 Lufthansa wraps up biofuel test on German flights German airline Lufthansa said Wednesday it had wrapped up a six-month test of biofuel on some flights between two German cities but would not take it further unless the fuel was more widely produced. ... more | .. |
Nuclear power a key issue for Taiwan polls The fate of Taiwan's controversial $9.3 billion nuclear power plant will be a key issue in the country's upcoming presidential elections. ... more | .. |
  First Intel-powered smartphone to debut in China US chip titan Intel on Tuesday announced it will move into the booming smartphone market with a China debut of a handset made by Chinese computer powerhouse Lenovo. ... more | .. |
Hyundai, Kia muscle into Europe, US markets Still little known in Europe and surging in the United States, Korean automaker Hyundai and sister Kia are muscling their way into markets dominated by national players and the Japanese. ... more |
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  Toymakers aim to buck economic gloom at Asia fair A smartphone-controlled robot that fires foam bullets and a model of a tyrannosaurus with real bones are among the attractions drawing the crowds at Asia's largest toy show this week. ... more | .. |
 More Utility Commitment for Solar Gardens Clean Energy Collective-innovator of community-based clean energy facilities-has finalized the power purchase agreement (PPA) with southern Colorado's San Miguel Power Association (SMPA) for all the ... more | .. |
 Natural Power launches WindManager in the US Leading international renewable energy consultancy Natural Power announces this week the release of WindManager - a groundbreaking wind farm portfolio information system increasing profitability of ... more | .. |
 OPEL Solar Supplies GES USA with PV Tracker Systems OPEL Solar and OPEL Technologies has announced that it has completed delivery of 4.6 Megawatts ("MW") of its TF-850 market leading solar trackers to Global Energy Service U.S.A. ("GES"). This is OPE ... more |
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