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February 23, 2010
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Policy changes key to a switch to biofuels
Dublin, Ireland (UPI) Feb 18, 2009
Sweeping policy changes by governments worldwide are needed before a major switchover from hydrocarbons to biofuels can be realized as a remedial response to climate change, an expert survey of the industry said Thursday. The report, promoted by Dublin's Research and Markets publishers as "a comprehensive, holistic and nuanced overview of the global biofuel industry," said governments need to make key policy shifts before biofuels can become a principal substitute for hydrocarbons worldwide and ... read more

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Beyond The Corn Field: Balancing Fuel, Food And Biodiversity
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Biotech firm launches new fuel enzyme
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First Wild Grass Species And Model System For Energy Crops Sequenced
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British Airways says it will use sustainable jet fuel
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US Soy Delivers Environmental And Energy Benefits
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Verenium And BP Extend Galaxy Joint Development Program
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Incentivising Florida-Based Biofuels And Green Chemistry Facility
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Brazilian Government Should Announce Ethanol Import Tariff Cut ASAP
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Minnesota State Vehicles Used More E85 In 2009
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EPA Reaffirms Sugarcane Biofuel Is Advanced Low-Emission Renewable Fuel
Sao Paulo, Brazil (SPX) Feb 11, 2010
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has confirmed that ethanol made from sugarcane is a low carbon renewable fuel, which can contribute significantly to the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As part of the announcement finalizing regulations for the implementation of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2), the EPA designated sugarcane ethanol as an advanced biofuel that l ... more

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GM Announces B20 Biofuel Capability For New Duramax 6.6l Turbo Diesel
Grapevine TX (SPX) Feb 10, 2010
GM has announced that its new lineup of heavy-duty diesel pickups will have B20 biodiesel capability. B20 fuel is a blend of 20-percent biodiesel and 80-percent conventional diesel, which helps lower carbon dioxide emissions and lessens dependence on petroleum. The announcement was made at the National Biodiesel Conference. GM's new Duramax 6.6L turbo diesel engine has been substantially r ... more

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GreeNow Can Burn Alternative Fuel In Sub-Freezing Weather
New York NY (SPX) Feb 10, 2010
GreeNow has announced a technological breakthrough which enables its generator engines to power outdoor events through the winter. Knowing at low temperatures that pure biodiesel can become gelatinous and difficult to burn, the GreeNow team developed a customized, state-of-the-art heating system for its generators and fuel tanks. The result: Even as the January weather pushes the mercury b ... more

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Firm Offers Bench Scale Equipment For Pretreatment Of Biomass

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World's First Home-Scale Ethanol From Cellulose Processor


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Northrop Grumman Demonstrates VADER Dismount Detection

Raytheon to Provide Improved Track Correlation and Fusion Capability

Raytheon Miniature Air Launched Decoy Jammer Completes Critical Design Review

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Second Missile Warning Satellite Achieves Key Testing Milestone

No talks yet on US missile shield, Bulgaria tells Russia

Russia pushes Bulgaria to explain US missile shield talks

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Raytheon Laser-Guided Maverick On Track

Paveway II Plus Laser Guided Bomb Flight Test Program Completed

Russia will honour Iran missile deal: minister

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Eurocopter focuses on Indian market

Sikorsky set to make Black Hawks in India

Still no deal to save A400M plane: EADS

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Insectlike 'Microids' Might Walk, Run, Work In Colonies

Robot to take starring roles in S.Korea plays

NASA And GM Take Giant Leap In Robotic Technology

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Global swine flu death toll creeps towards 16,000: WHO

Keeping Vaccines Stable At Tropical Temperatures

Swine flu should be included in north's seasonal vaccine: WHO

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Cosan-Shell Deal Expands Global Penetration Outlook For Brazilian Ethanol
Sao Paulo, Brazil (SPX) Feb 10, 2010
The joint venture announced simultaneously in Sao Paulo and London involving Brazilian ethanol group Cosan and Royal Dutch Shell increases prospects of an expanding global presence for Brazilian sugarcane ethanol. The assessment came from Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA) President Marcos Jank. In his view, the deal brings together two companies that are strongly complementary: "The partnership generates scale, efficiency and technology, all of which certainly contribute to gain acc ... read more

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Nanotechnology Sparks Energy Storage On Paper And Cloth

Oil prices top 80 dollars in New York

Silicon-Coated Nanonets Could Build A Better Lithium-Ion Battery

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Strategic Cooperation Central To Nuclear Waste Disposal In Europe

Electric power execs lean toward nuclear

Russia says ready to help finance Bulgaria nuclear plant

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Dust In The Earth System

Kyoto Mechanism Failing To Curb 'Super Greenhouse Gas' Emissions

Asia Sends Springtime Ozone Levels Soaring Over North America

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Fog Has Declined In Past Century Along California Redwood Coast

Danube countries agree to protect 'Amazon of Europe'

Decrease in fog threatens California's s sequoias: study

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A Gut Defense Against Hessian Flies

A Review Of Vegetated Buffer Efficacy

China hikes rice price to boost output

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