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Environmental Latest News
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Half Brazil's Energy from Renewable Sources BRAZIL - Almost half of Brazil's energy comes from renewable sources, according to a report from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Student Biodiesel Initiative Begins US - The next generation of scientists in the US is gearing up to lead America's energy efforts with biodiesel at the forefront.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Red Tractor Assurance for Biofuels UK - A new scheme, which could see farm assurance for biofuels, is being submitted to the EU Commission by Assured Food Standards this autumn.
Biomass Plants for Punjab INDIA - The Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) is expected to build up to 36 biomass plants across Punjab over the next two years.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Ireland - a Clean Energy World Leader? IRELAND - Ireland has more than three times its total energy requirements available from readily accessible renewable energy sources on its own doorstep.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Biofuels Present Problems for Marine Transport UK - The production and use of biofuels for transport has increased dramatically in recent years and is set to continue, reducing carbon dioxide emissions and meeting growing consumer demand...
Friday, August 20, 2010
India Ties Up with Japan for Biomass Power Project TAMIL NADU, INDIA - Orient Green Power Company Ltd (OGPL), a part of the Chennai-based Shriram Group, has tied up with Nishi-Nippon Environmental Energy Co of Japan to set up a 7.5-MW biomass...
Sanyo and Apollo Install Large Solar Panel Project AUSTRALIA - Sanyo along with its system integrator, Apollo Energy, have unveiled the largest commercially-funded solar panel installation in Australia for Johnson & Johnson Medical.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Biomass Plant Plans to be Lodged UK - Forth Energy, the company behind the plan, claims the plant will generate enough power to provide 86 per cent of Dundee with electricity.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Biogas Firm to Double Number of Power Plants THAILAND - Thai Biogas Energy (TBEC) plans to invest about Bt700 million next year to build biogas power plants in Thailand and abroad, more than doubling its locations to nine from the current...
Friday, August 13, 2010
Production of Biodiesel Feasible Within 15 Years NETHERLANDS - Within 10 to 15 years, it will be technically possible to produce sustainable and economically viable biodiesel from micro-algae on a large scale.
Cellulosic Biofuel Potential and Ecological Diversity US - When it comes to selecting the right plant source for future cellulosic biofuel production, the solution won't be one-size-fits-all, and it certainly doesn't have to involve food and feed...
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Pigs' Manure to Fuel Mong Reththy Farm CAMBODIA - The Mong Reththy Group has signed a memorandum of understanding to build a biogas-generation plant fuelled by pig manure at its farm in Preah Sihanouk province.
Thai Ratchaburi Unit Ups Stake in Wind Power THAILAND - Thailand's Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding said a unit had raised its holding in the 60-megawatt Khao Kor wind power project to 51 percent from 30 per cent as part of its...
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Ghana Widening Scope for Biofuel Production GHANA - Ghana has been keen in looking at cultivating the non-food crop Jatropha to produce biofuel. A number of foreign companies have acquired very large tracts of land and are growing Jatropha...
Research Shows Uncertain Future for Biofuels SWITZERLAND - The most important challenge for biofuels is the question of environmental benefit.
Thursday, August 05, 2010
Tyson Foods Reports Sustainability Progress US – Water conservation, renewable fuels production and workplace safety improvements are among the areas highlighted in Tyson Foods Sustainability Report, issued this week.
Protests over Jatropha Plantation Plan KENYA - Protests by Kenyan environmental groups have seen plans for a jatropha biofuel project cut back.
Monday, August 02, 2010
Environmental Study into Wind Farm MALTA - AIS Environmental has been awarded the tender for an Environmental Impact Assessment on the Sikka l-Bajda wind farm off the coast of Mellieha in Malta.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Southampton Biomass Energy Plant Deal Gets Close UK - A deal to build a renewable energy plant at Southampton docks that could power up to half the homes in Southampton is near to being struck, the
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Amyris to Fuel Sao Paulo Buses with Biodiesel BRAZIL - California-based Amyris is launching a pilot biofuel bus project in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo. For a period of six months, three of the city’s buses will be fuelled by a blend...
Canola May Get US OK for Biofuel US - Energy - Biodiesel made from canola oil would emit 50 per cent less greenhouse gas than petroleum diesel fuel, which would make it eligible for the US mandate to increase renewable fuel...
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Opposition to Rules Increasing Ethanol Blends US - AMI joined more than 35 diverse stakeholders in urging Senate leaders to oppose any amendment to the upcoming Senate energy bill that would authorise the introduction into commerce of ethanol...
New Solar Cell Centre at Purdue US – Purdue University will lead a new research centre to improve photovoltaic solar cells as part of a national effort to bring alternative energy technologies to the marketplace.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Singapore Companies Take ASEAN Energy Awards SINGAPORE - Four Singapore companieds have taken the top awards at the 2010 ASEAN Energy Awards, which recognise efforts by ASEAN companies to integrate renewable energy and energy efficient...
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