Air travellers' breath to become biofuel
The exhalations of travellers passing through Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport could prove to be a new source of biofuels
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PGI names first sustainability officer
Who knew diapers, bandages and wipes could be so technologically advanced? Polymer Group Inc. (PGI) is not only a leading
US announces $25 million for biofuel research
US officials have announced $25 million in funding to promote biofuels and bioenergy research and development. A joint initiative of
New nanocar runs cool
Researchers at Rice University have developed a new type of nanocar that moves at room temperature — a first for the
Jatropha: Not evil, but an ideal biofuel source
A guest commentary by Stanley Wootliff of Viridas PLC Jatropha doesn’t possess the best of reputations — not least because,
Power out? Plug into your Prius
Electrical engineer John Sweeney recently discovered his Prius is good for more than green cred on the road: after an
Davos: $515 billion a year needed for clean energy
What will it take to save the world from the worst of climate change? A report from the World Economic
Super-efficient light bulb could last 60 years
Researchers at the University of Cambridge say they have developed a new type of LED light bulb that could slash
Cleantech news you might have missed: 30 Jan. 2009
Couldn’t keep up with all the cleantech news coming out yesterday? Here are some stories you might have missed:
EU proposes €5 billion for energy, Internet
The European Commission today proposed spending €5 billion of unspent funds from the EU’s budget to stimulate the economy
£2 billion for 'greener' car industry
The government’s new package of more £2 billion in loans for the UK auto industry makes low-carbon initiatives a
New global group puts focus on renewables
This week saw the founding of a new global organisation — the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) — aimed at giving renewables