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Energy Refuge recently published an article about energy efficiency, which is an essential component of the shift towards a cleaner new energy economy. Buildings in the U.S. account for 40 percent of the total energy consumption, and emit about the same percent of all greenhouse gases. Despite that, their energy usage is currently still difficult [...]

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Biomass incinerator stirs controversy in Florida

by apasolini on September 1, 2010

A trial held last week in Gainesville, Florida, pits anti-biomass opponents against the state and an out-of-state company.

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Scientists conclude IPCC needs to change

August 31, 2010

An independent committee commissioned by the UN yesterday released a document with recommendations made by scientists who analysed the procedures and methods employed by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), headed by Rajendra Pachaur (photo, middle).

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Greenlight for Amazon dam project in Brazil

August 30, 2010

We recently published an article on Brazil’s energy sector as part of our Amazon/Brazil series. The article mentioned a controversial hydroelectric project in the Amazon region called Belo Monte, which has met fierce opposition from environmentalists, indigenous populations and even celebrities like James Cameron and Sigourney Weaver.

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Brazil and U.S. in cellulosic biofuel deal

August 27, 2010

The Brazilian energy company Petrobras, through its American branch Petrobras America, and Wyoming-based KL Energy Corporation, have announced an 18-month agreement to develop new technology for the cellulosic ethanol process for sugarcane bagasse feedstock.

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