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Race to algae-based biodiesel heats up
Read the full story at News.com. Can the lowly algae ease a growing food-versus-fuel debate? A growing number of start-ups are betting against the dominant biofuel crops–corn and soy–and looking to sidestep the backlash against biofuels, which are being blamed … Continue reading
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As Gas Costs Soar, Buyers Flock to Small Cars
Read the full story in the New York Times. About one in five vehicles sold in the U.S. in April was a compact or subcompact car, while sales of pickups and S.U.V.s fell sharply.
Posted in Automotive industry, Energy, Transportation
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The latest from RenewableEnergyWorld.com
The latest issue of Renewable Energy Weekly is now available. Highlights include: State Solar Debate: Will SRECs Create Unhealthy Market Concentration? Creating Bioheat: A Look Inside New England Wood Pellet Inside Renewable Energy podcast: Solar Industry Concerned about SREC-Only Markets … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Fuels, Biofuels, Renewable Energy
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Biofuels Backlash: Asian Palm-Oil Producers Shut Plants
Read the full story in Environmental Capital. U.S. and European biofuel producers are singing the blues these days. But that’s nothing compared to the tsunami overwhelming Asian biofuel makers. The good news? There may actually be a silver lining to … Continue reading
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Leading by Example: A Report to the President on Federal Environmental and Energy Management (2004-2006)
Via Docuticker. Leading by Example: A Report to the President on Federal Environmental and Energy Management (2004-2006) (PDF; 2 MB) Source: Office of the Federal Environmental Executive From press release: Today, Earth Day 2008, the Federal Environmental Executive (FEE) released … Continue reading
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Free web seminar: Financing Energy Efficiency Upgrades for Schools
Please join us for a free web seminar on Financing Energy Efficiency Upgrades for Schools. Hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council, the Clinton Climate Initiative, and the Office of Lt. Governor Pat Quinn. 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Meetings & Webinars, Schools
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LEEDING Manhattan to Sustainability
Read the full story in Environmental Protection. Businesses do business for profit. But today, some businesses are stretching their investment because the market is willing to bear the cost for sustainability. Take 545 Madison Ave., N.Y., for example. The building … Continue reading
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Study: Cap-and-Trade Won't Slow Economy
Read the full story in Environmental Protection. A new study released by Environmental Defense Fund finds a clear consensus among leading economic models that a cap-and-trade policy to cut global warming pollution is consistent with long-term economic growth. The anticipated … Continue reading
Posted in Climate Change, Regulation
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Review Confirms Ozone-Early Death Link
Read the full story in Environmental Protection. Short-term exposure to current levels of ozone in many areas is likely to contribute to premature deaths, says a new National Research Council report, which adds that the evidence is strong enough that … Continue reading
Posted in Air, Environmental Health
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DOT Proposes Annual 4.5% Increase in Fuel Efficiency
Read the full story in Environmental Protection. Fuel efficiency standards for both passenger vehicles and light trucks would increase by 4.5 percent per year over the five-year period ending in 2015 – a 25 percent total improvement that exceeds the … Continue reading
Posted in Automotive industry, Energy, Regulation
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