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Biomass

Higher Demand For Biomass Can Drive Up Land Grabs, Researchers Warn

September 2, 2011

More demand for wood as a source of biomass could drive more acquisitions of land in developing countries with food security problems, says a new report by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED). The organization suggests greater public scrutiny and debate. Technorati Tags: Biomass, biomass land grabs, International Institute for Environment and Development [...]

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New Discovery Could Improve Ethanol Production

August 12, 2011

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s (DOE) BioEnergy Science Center (BESC) have made a discovery that could increase the production of ethanol and lower its costs. Technorati Tags: BioEnergy Science Center, DOE research, ethanol Related Posts:São Paulo To Have Brazil’s First Ethanol Bus FleetCellulosic ethanol: closer to becoming a reality? Mexicans to produce algae biofuels [...]

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Infograph: Renewable Energy

July 16, 2011

Would you like to learn more about renewable energy in one quick lesson? The eye-catching graph below gives an overview of the current situation of alternative energy in the United States, besides some general information about this type of energy. (Click to enlarge)

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Thailand’s Alternative Energy Plans: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

June 20, 2011

As it gets ready to host the Clean Power Asia conference that will take place in Bangkok between June 28 and 30, Thailand is keen to make sure everyone knows it is committed to switching to clean, alternative energy. Technorati Tags: Clean Power Asia, Thailand alternative energy, Thailand’s energy mix Related Posts:No Related Posts Found! [...]

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Renewable Energy Production Grows in the U.S.

April 15, 2011

With so many sources of information and conflicting data, it becomes hard to gauge how much renewable energy actually contributes to the energy mix in the United States. Related Posts:No Related Posts Found! Go find some…

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