Report says wildlife negatively affected by corn ethanol crops

by apasolini on February 8, 2010

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A new report by National Wildlife Federation exposes a very undesirable consequence of corn biofuel production. The report says that wildlife in the Prairie Pothole Region is suffering from the ever expanding production of corn ethanol, which, thanks to government incentives, is driving farmers to convert land into corn production. As a consequence, grassland bird populations are decreasing rapidly.
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Wind power for cargo ships

by apasolini on February 1, 2010

SkySails on the MS BEAUFORT
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A German company called SkySails GmbH & Co. KG is helping cargo ships go green with a system called towing kite systems, a wind propulsion mechanism based on large towing kites.
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Report says wind energy grew in the U.S. in 2009

January 29, 2010

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The wind energy industry in the U.S. enjoyed a record-breaking year in 2009, according to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). The organization said in its Q4 report that the industry installed nearly 10,000 megawatts (MW) of new generating capacity in 2009, which is enough to serve over 2.4 million homes). However, the [...]

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eBook: how to save electricity

January 27, 2010

We’re giving a freebie to Energy Refuge readers. In order to deal with the global economic crisis, we’re all looking for ways to save some money. Cutting down on our electricity bill is one of the most effective ways to reduce household expenditures and help the environment at the same time.

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Final call: Going Green Film Festival

January 25, 2010

Are you an environmentalist with a film to promote?

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