
Lighting Revolution Forecast By Top Scientist
New developments in a
substance which emits
brilliant light could lead
to a revolution in lighting
for the home and office in
five years, claims a leading
... > full story

New 'Electronic Glue' Promises Less Expensive Semiconductors
Researchers have developed
an "electronic glue" that
could accelerate advances in
semiconductor-based
technologies, including
... > full story

Waste Water Treatment Plant Mud Used As 'green' Fuel
Scientists have shown that
using mud from waste water
treatment plants as a
partial alternative fuel can
enable cement factories to
reduce their carbon dioxide
... > full story

Biofuel Could Lighten Jet Fuel's Carbon Footprint Over 80 Percent
The seeds of a lowly weed
could cut jet fuel's
cradle-to-grave carbon
emissions by 84 percent. ... > full story
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Who Wants To Pay More For Green Electricity?
June 30, 2009 Individuals prefer to be involved in a collective contribution to green electricity that involve everyone paying more, rather than having individual higher ... > full story -
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Ecological Model City Masdar: City Will Use Renewable Energy And Leave No Carbon Dioxide Or Waste
June 29, 2009 The city of the future is currently being constructed on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. Masdar City shall be supplied exclusively with renewable energy and produce neither carbon dioxide nor waste. An ... > full story -
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Roadsters Embrace Green Racing
June 26, 2009 Green racing is now part of the American Le Mans series. It's auto racing where the prize goes to the fastest car with the smallest environmental footprint. But being green does not mean being slow; ... > full story -
Feather Fibers Fluff Up Hydrogen Storage Capacity
June 24, 2009 Scientists in Delaware say they have developed a new hydrogen storage method -- carbonized chicken feather fibers -- that can hold vast amounts of hydrogen, a promising but difficult to corral fuel ... > full story -
'Milking' Microscopic Algae Could Yield Massive Amounts Of Oil
June 23, 2009 Scientists are proposing a surprising new solution to the global energy crisis —"milking" oil from the tiny, single-cell algae known as diatoms, renowned for their intricate, beautifully ... > full story -
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Alternative Feedstocks For Ethanol Production
June 23, 2009 Scientists say they are forging ahead in developing replacements for petrochemical fuels that will be cost-competitive and renewable while having a minimal impact on the environment. A consensus is ... > full story -
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World’s First-hydrogen Powered Yacht With A Fully Integrated Laboratory Will Study Mediterranean Pollution
June 19, 2009 The objective of the Zero CO2 project is to sail around the Mediterranean using a clean carbon-free auxiliary motor (gasoline powered motors are commonly used in yachts for all port maneuvers). A 12m ... > full story -
British Climate Act 'Failed Before It Started'?
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How To Get Wind Turbines To Work Harder
June 17, 2009 How much usable energy do wind turbines produce? It is a question that perplexes engineers and frustrates potential users, especially on windless days. A new study provides a formula for answering ... > full story
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