Entries tagged Biofuels

  1. KLM testing biofuels on passenger flight

    By Megan Treacy Posted Mon Nov 9, 2009 5:39pm PST for ecogeek 1 Comments

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    As many of us in the U.S. are planning our Thanksgiving menus, Dutch airline company KLM is planning the first biofuel flight with passengers on board.  On November 23, a Boeing 747 will take off running on a 50/50 combination of biofuel and jet fuel Read full post »

  2. Major oil companies investments in biofuels

    By Ted Nelson Posted Tue Nov 3, 2009 7:34am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 0 Comments

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    The status quo isn’t a problem for big oil companies, who seem to be constantly breaking their own record profits. However, these corporations know that they must also look to the future and sustain their competitive edge. ... Read full post »

  3. The truth about U.S. energy subsidies

    By Ted Nelson Posted Thu Oct 1, 2009 12:11pm PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 2 Comments

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    Did you know that coal and oil receive more than two times more government subsidizes than renewable energy? Read full post »

  4. First algae-fueled car crossing the U.S.

    By Megan Treacy Posted Wed Sep 9, 2009 3:17pm PDT for ecogeek 5 Comments

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    The first algae-fueled vehicle called the Algaeus has begun its drive across America.  The car, a converted plug-in Prius outfitted with a nickel-metal hydride battery and filled with a blend of 5 percent algae and 95 percent gasoline from Read full post »

  5. Ugly watermelons could make good Bbiofuel

    By Megan Treacy Posted Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:24am PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

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    New research has come out that indicates watermelon could make a good biofuel additive.  Now, I know you're immediately cringing because watermelon is a food crop and that spells disaster, but the good news is that no one is proposing that we start t Read full post »

  6. U.S. Navy testing biofuels in fighter jets

    By Megan Treacy Posted Thu Aug 20, 2009 3:27pm PDT for ecogeek 6 Comments

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    The U.S. Navy has put out a call to biofuel producers for 40,000 gallons of their best JP-5 aviation biofuel for use in test flights of the F/A - 18 Super Hornet. The Navy will decide by the end of the month who gets the contract for the test flights. .. Read full post »

  7. U.S. Virgin Islands turning excess waste into energy

    By Megan Treacy Posted Thu Aug 13, 2009 4:14pm PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

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    The U.S. Virgins Islands will be home to 49 MW of waste-to-energy capacity by the end of 2012, the first alternative-energy project for the tourist destination and a solution to its excess waste problems. Alpine Energy Group just released its plans to de Read full post »

  8. Ask Umbra on corn plastic

    By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:01pm PDT for grist_ask_umbra 0 Comments

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    What's the deal with corn plastic? How is it made and what can you do with it after you use it? Read full post »

  9. Is palm oil harmful?

    By Marie Oser Posted Fri Aug 7, 2009 2:16pm PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 1 Comments

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    Commonly found in cakes and snack foods, palm oil has long been connected to heart disease. Now reports connect it to destruction of rainforests. Find out what you can do. Read full post »

  10. San Jose is a step closer to its green vision

    By Megan Treacy Posted Wed Aug 5, 2009 1:03pm PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

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    Last summer, we brought you the details of San Jose's "Green Vision" plan, where the city aspires to become 100 percent energy independent and waste-free by 2023. ... Read full post »

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