Daily Archives: September 23, 2008

Integrating Invasive Species Prevention And Control Policies

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Laura B.

Via Docuticker. Integrating Invasive Species Prevention And Control Policies Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service Programs and policies to minimize the threat of, or mitigate the damages from, invasive species work best if designed in concert with each … Continue reading →

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New Route to Hydrocarbon Biofuels

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Technology Review. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a simple, two-step chemical process to convert plant sugars into hydrocarbon fuels. The compounds created during the process could also be used to make other … Continue reading →

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Special report: A greener future

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Laura B.

The Los Angeles Times just published a special report on green chemistry. Highlights include: Products derived from natural, nontoxic ingredients — once seen as fringe — are now mainstream Most industries remain dependent on hazardous substances L.A. firm is freed … Continue reading →

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Next Generation® Design Competition

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Laura B.

Fix Our Energy Addiction Win $10,000 for your design idea! The 2009 Next Generation® Competition is seeking bright ideas that focus on Energy. Now in its sixth year, the Next Generation® Design competition recognizes design innovation on all scales ­from … Continue reading →

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WEBCAST: Greening Data Centers: Practical Engineering Considerations for Efficiency, Cooling, and Modularity

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Laura B.

Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 11:00am PDT/1:00pm CDT/2:00pm EDT. The webcast is free and CE credits are available. Register now. There’s a lot of talk about greening data centers; a lot of ideas and concepts floating around that are interesting, … Continue reading →

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Aquaflow biofuel technology shows potential

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Biomass Magazine. New Zealand-based Aquaflow Bionomic Corp. has announced that it has produced its first samples of green-crude from wild and natural algae. The company said the green-crude differs slightly from first-generation biofuels because it’s … Continue reading →

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Volkswagen's Clean Diesels Eligible for Alternative Motor Vehicle Federal Tax Credit

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that buyers of the Jetta TDI sedan and SportWagen are eligible for a $1,300 Federal Income Tax Credit. The Internal Revenue Service has issued a certification letter affirming that the … Continue reading →

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