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Israeli Researchers See Biofuel Potential in Seaweed

March 12, 2012

One of the major criticisms of biofuels is that they compete with food in terms of land use, driving prices up. In order to solve the problem, how about looking to the ocean as a source of biofuel? Scientists from different departments at Tel Aviv University have discovered that marine macroalgae, the common seaweed, can [...]

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Women Join the Green Revolution

March 6, 2012

With International Women’s Day (March 8th) fast approaching, it’s time to talk about women and the green energy labor market. Technorati Tags: EcoTech Institute, green jobs, International Women’s Day, Labor Department, women Related Posts:Ecotech, the Alternative Energy CollegeSolar Power Spurs Job Creation in the USLondon, Ontario Wants To Be Alternative Energy HubWhere To Get a [...]

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European Energy Companies Form Alternative Energy Alliance

February 29, 2012

European energy companies have come together to call for 2030 targets in emissions reductions, alternative energy and energy efficiency. Technorati Tags: EU, EU energy, EU energy alliance, European Commission Related Posts:Protest in London Against UK Biofuel SubsidiesGreece Looks To Solar Power To Boost EconomyBiofuel Indirect Land Use on European Commission Agenda in 2011Recession has driven [...]

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New Video Illustrates Humanity’s Dependence on Fossil Fuels

February 23, 2012

There are several animated videos on the web that describe humanity’s current situation in relation to the finite resources of the planet. Technorati Tags: fossil fuels, One World, Post Carbon Institute Related Posts:Alternative Energy Has Progressed, But Fossil Fuels Still Dominate

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Solar Power for the World’s Poor

January 5, 2012

Energy Bulletin has a thought-provoking article by Carl Pope in which the author suggests ways to increase electricity inclusion in poor countries and make it clean at the same time. Related Posts:No Related Posts Found! Go find some…

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