Scientists found that in 14 independent studies, the yields of two Agave species greatly exceeded the yields of other biofuel feedstocks, such as corn, soybean, sorghum,...
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Researchers determine Agave is a high-yielding bioenergy crop
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Several energy companies may have violated environmental rules by injecting diesel into the ground without permits as part of a controversial...
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Senate Republicans offer sweeping plan to block climate rules
Several leading Senate Republicans floated broad legislation Monday that would prevent the federal government from regulating greenhouse gases or taking them into account...
PG&E's smart meters continue to inspire fears (from the left and right) in the Bay Area
INVERNESS PARK, Calif. — Pacific Gas and Electric’s campaign to introduce wireless smart meters in Northern California is facing fierce opposition from an eclectic mix of...
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An important oil price benchmark topped $100 per barrel on Monday for the first time since 2008, as investors kept an anxious eye on Egypt and worried about unrest there...
Sen. Bingaman working with Obama officials to flesh out 'clean energy standard'
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Cisco & ECOtality team up for electric car charging data
ECOtality and Cisco are joining forces to manage home energy and car charging in a way that consumers and utilities can use. The first systems could be deployed by...
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New Guardian data visualization depicts world's carbon dioxide emissions by country
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White House science advisor Holdren cites ‘education problem’ in Congress on climate change
President Obama’s top science adviser said there’s a need to “educate” GOP climate change skeptics on Capitol Hill as the White House seeks to advance its green energy agenda.
Dutch Ben & Jerry’s factory hopes to get 40% of its energy from ice cream-making waste biofuel
Milk, cream, proteins, syrups and pieces of fruit–all are are part of the waste stream of ice-cream factories, and soon, at a Ben and Jerry’s factory in the Netherlands,...
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