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Biogas from waste could actually benefit climate, research shows
Making transport fuel from waste can do more than reduce greenhouse gas emissions from petrol, according to new research from Sweden — with a
It greens, it cleans, it fuels power plants: Humble canary grass
What began as an effort to find the best plant for beautifying contaminated industrial site ended up with a serendipitous discovery: a way to
Economists cite Colbert in making case for better energy policies
Mandates and subsidies for biofuel production and consumption might sound like good ideas, but when the two strategies are combined, they can often have
Oil crunch: An ‘urgent, clear and present danger’
Even if you’re not concerned about climate change, there are growing signs we’re in a race against time in making the transition from fossil
Brazil: Europe’s perfect supplier for biomass & biofuels
Editor’s note: The following is a guest commentary by Stanley Wootliff, chairman of jatropha grower Viridas PLC. Shell’s joint venture with Cosan highlights
Why Cisco is feeling so smart
Energy companies around the world are worried. They’ve been tasked to deliver a “smart grid” — one that is able to control consumer appliances
Panel will discuss treating waste as a resource, not a problem
Want to learn more about the latest innovations for turning trash into fuel? Then mark your calendars for ecoConnect’s next “Green in the City”
Electricity 2.0: Smart grid will bring internet-like energy revolution
Editor’s note: The following is a guest commentary by Hermione Crease, marketing and communication manager for Sentec, which provides products and consulting services for
Smart grid: An ax for energy use, or just a scalpel?
Is the smart grid nearly as smart as the hype around it says? It depends on whether you expect the technology to ax energy
UK offers cash to homeowners with wind turbines, solar panels
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In a post-consumer world, malls can become greenhouses
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