Entries tagged “Biofuels”

1. X-Prize expanding

   By Hank Green Posted Thu May 1, 2008 11:58am PDT for ecogeek

   First, it sent the private sector to space. Then it took on green cars. Next up, clean fuel, batteries, and planes. Read full post »

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   • Business,
   • Events,
   • Biofuels,
   • Electricity,
   • Concept Cars,
   • Flying

2. Ethanol and land use

   By Robert Bonnie Posted Tue Apr 29, 2008 1:07pm PDT for climate411

   How green is growing corn for fuel? Take a look at the long view to measure the true impacts. Read full post »

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   • Politics,
   • Science,
   • Government,
   • Biofuels

3. Earth Day 2013: Envisioning the future

   By Andrew Demaria Posted Sun Apr 20, 2008 8:18am PDT for amorylovins

   What our energy policy could look like five Earth Days from now. Read full post »

   Related tags:

   • Solar Power,
   • Biofuels,
   • Wind Power,
   • Hydro Power

4. 5 ways to turn CO2 into cash

   By Benjamin Jones Posted Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:34pm PDT for ecogeek

   Dozens of start-ups seek to do something clean, green, and profitable with the filthy output of coal power plants. Read full post »

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   • Business,
   • Pollution,
   • Biofuels,
   • Coal,
   • Electricity

5. Eco-mythbusting

   By Trystan L. Bass Posted Tue Apr 8, 2008 3:28pm PDT for greenpicks

   Don't believe the anti-environmental hype. Learn the truth about what you can really do to help fight climate change. Read full post »

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   • Food and Drink,
   • How-To,
   • Gardening,
   • Recycling,
   • Tips,
   • Biofuels,
   • Lights,
   • House,
   • Commuting

6. Carectomy week in review

   By Joshua Liberles Posted Fri Apr 4, 2008 8:37am PDT for ecogeek

   The alterna-transport blog looks at parking, ethanol, and congestion pricing. Read full post »

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   • Blogs,
   • Pollution,
   • Walking,
   • Biofuels,
   • Commuting

7. Algae biofuel on sale soon

   By Hank Green Posted Sun Mar 30, 2008 9:36pm PDT for ecogeek

   Two companies are slated to turn the tiny green plants into power, starting April 1. Read full post »

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   • Biofuels

8. Florida city soon powered by poo

   By Hank Green Posted Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:23am PDT for ecogeek

   MaxWest will convert water treatment leftovers into power for Sanford, FL, for basically carbon-neutral energy. Read full post »

   Related tags:

   • Pollution,
   • Biofuels

9. Algae, algae, everywhere

   By Hank Green Posted Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:41pm PDT for ecogeek

   The single-celled plant can be processed into efficient biofuel, and it can even clean up power-plant emissions. Read full post »

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   • Nature,
   • Pollution,
   • Biofuels

10. Biofuels good or bad?

    By Trystan L. Bass Posted Wed Mar 19, 2008 10:48am PDT for greenpicks

    It's important to look at the complete picture, from start to finish, when we evaluate the environmental impact of biofuels. Read full post »

    Related tags:

    • Biofuels

11. Solar beats soy biodiesel

    By Philip Proefrock Posted Tue Mar 18, 2008 8:01pm PDT for ecogeek

    Touted as a wonder plant, soy can even be processed into biofuel. But solar power is still more efficient. Read full post »

    Related tags:

    • Solar Power,
    • Biofuels

12. 100 million gallons of ethanol from waste

    By Hank Green Posted Mon Mar 17, 2008 12:03am PDT for ecogeek

    A new plant in Georgia is ramping up to turn leftovers from the timber industry into biofuel. Read full post »

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    • Biofuels

13. 18 months until oil-pooping bacteria

    By Hank Green Posted Mon Mar 10, 2008 7:05pm PDT for ecogeek

    The first application of a fascinating and somewhat alarming new technology: biofuel produced by bugs. Read full post »

    Related tags:

    • Nature,
    • Biofuels,
    • Oil and Gas

14. Earth: The Sequel

    By Fred Krupp Posted Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:17pm PDT for climate411

    A leading environmental lawyer on global warming's silver lining. Read full post »

    Related tags:

    • Politics,
    • Biofuels,
    • Wind Power,
    • Oil and Gas,
    • Activism

15. Lying biodiesel pumps

    By Hank Green Posted Tue Mar 4, 2008 1:16am PST for ecogeek

    Testing reveals that biodiesel gas pumps aren't delivering the mixture advertised. This could damage trucks and threaten industry contracts. Read full post »

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    • Business,
    • Biofuels

16. A consumer's guide to biofuels

    By Lena Hansen Posted Sun Jan 13, 2008 10:17pm PST for amorylovins

    How to tell whether ethanol and biodiesel are right for you. Read full post »

    Related tags:

    • Biofuels,
    • Cars

17. Earth-friendly chocolate road trip

    By Trystan L. Bass Posted Fri Dec 7, 2007 1:19pm PST for greenpicks

    Two Brits are driving to Africa on sweet, sweet biofuel. Read full post »

    Related tags:

    • Food and Drink,
    • Biofuels