A liberal-leaning national security group has a six-figure ad campaign attacking four Republicans, including potential vice presidential pick Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and...
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Ads hit GOP lawmakers for opposing Navy biofuels
Four U.S. nuclear reactors shut during heat wave
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China now emits nearly as much energy-related CO2 per person as Europe does
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Chairmen Issa, Mica ask FAA if Cape Wind decision was made under political pressure
Senior House Republicans are asking the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) whether it faced political pressure from Obama administration officials to determine that a...
Japan to restart second reactor amid faultline concerns
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China aims to rewrite perceptions on Africa investment push
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Anonymous targets Shell and Gazprom over Arctic drilling plans
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Bingaman to push for expanded oversight of power grid in cybersecurity bill
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Leading climate scientists want ‘serious’ State Dept. review of oil sands emissions
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GM opens up OnStar with peer-to-peer car sharing service
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Poll: Gen X unconcerned about climate change
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U.S. Senate strikes restrictions on military biofuel development from defense spending bill
WASHINGTON, Nov 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate voted on Wednesday to eliminate restrictions in the annual defense policy bill that would have imposed limits on the...
Navy demonstrates 'Green Fleet' in face of GOP resistance
Navy Secretary Ray Mabus insisted plans for a "green fleet" that uses biofuels will move forward despite efforts by Republicans in Congress to stop it.
Navy moves ahead on biofuels despite congressional ire
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon is pushing ahead with a $420 million effort to build refineries to make competitively priced biofuels, despite anger in Congress over...
Senate panel reins in Pentagon on clean energy
WASHINGTON —The Pentagon's investment in green energy requires too much green paper for some in Congress.
McCain attacks Navy biofuels spending, says it could become a "Solyndra situation"
The Navy’s push to develop biofuels to run its fleet of planes and warships could devolve into a “Solyndra situation” for the Pentagon, a top Republican senator said today.
Navy Secretary defends biofuels investment
ORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Navy Secretary Ray Mabus defended the service's investment on biofuels Monday, saying that it is a "false choice" for critics to suggest...
US Navy destroyer completes largest demo of shipboard renewable fuel
The US Navy successfully concluded its largest demonstration of shipboard alternative fuel use with the successful arrival of the Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS) to Naval...
Federal agencies commit $510M to biofuels for ships and planes
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U.S. military's need for biofuels could build new market
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. — Maj. Aaron Jelinek of the Air Force Thunderbirds flies his F-16 upside down, rolls it, thunders past his teammates in breathtaking close...
US Air Force certifies C-17 for unlimited usage of hydrotreated renewable jet fuels in blends up to 50%
The US Air Force recently certified the C-17 Globemaster III for unlimited usage of hydroprocessed blended biofuels known as hydrotreated renewable jet (HRJ) fuels. This...
F-15 Eagle flies on 50-50 blend of conventional jet fuel and biofuel made from beef tallow
The F-15 Eagle is the latest jet fighter to receive the alternative fuels treatment, flying October 22 on a 50-50 blend of conventional jet fuel and an alternative—in this...
The Navy Calls for More Algae Fuel
The U.S. Navy has signed a deal to get 150,000 gallons of algae fuel from Solazyme. A year ago, Solazyme signed a deal with the Navy to deliver 20,000 gallons...








