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Bioengineers could augment the production of Ethanol through the development of bacterial strain

In United States, a group of bioengineers have altered bacterial strain in order to enhance its capability to produce ethanol. A publication of this research can be found in Biotechnology and Bioengineering. The latter reveals the way metabolic and adaptation engineering can be mutually used for improving strain. This is an advance in the biofuel [...]

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Upcoming EPA Regulation Opposing Biomass Energy Projects In The U.S.

In the U.S, more electricity is produced from burning of biomass than from combining solar, geothermal and wind energy together. However, a new regulation brought forward by U.S Environmental Protection Agency might change this trend. The regulation is expected to be enforced on the 2nd of January 2011. Burning biomass has been considered as being [...]

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Biomass: Changing Waste Into Watts

Prior to striking an agreement with Capital Power Corporation in the early 1990s, the five main sawmills, located in the Central Cariboo region of the British Columbia Interior, did not have much choice than to burn their wood waste or heave it to a landfill. Nowadays, the sawmills’ wood residues are being used by Capital [...]

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GMO Regulations Hampering the Growth of The Bio-fuel Industry

The growth of the bio-fuel industry has been badly hurt through regulations. Promising bio-fuel for vehicles derived from trees and grasses (cellulosic biofuels) is now faced, with regulations that are tarnishing the research. The new GMO regulations have put an end to the advanced gene modification. In a recent study issued in the Journal of [...]

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Abu Dhabi Holding an International Conference On Renewable Energy

In Abu Dhabi a five-day conference on renewable energy has been hosted. It has been organised by the Environment agency in collaboration with the World Renewable Energy Network (WREN). The Conference gathered above 500 scholars, researchers and experts. The conference held at the Armed Officers Club and Hotel in Abu Dhabi September 26-30, 2010 was [...]

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Biomagnetics Diagnostics Going to Emphasis on Renewables

Biomagnetics Diagnostics, the pink sheets-listed diagnostic system developer has made an announcement regarding its intention to focus on the renewable energy sector after the completion of its merger with the biofuel company Zhuhai Energy Science Technology. The company stated that it is anticipating all the essential government approvals to be done this week and that [...]

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Bio-fuel is Causing High Demand For Land According To The World Bank

According to the World Bank, there is a high demand for agricultural land in developing countries. The focus is on bio-fuel. Recently, the World Bank has associated the increasing demand for farmland to bio-fuel. According to a ‘164-page report released by the World Bank’ developing and emerging economies are investing heavily in farmland. Last year [...]

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China Will Be Spending $3B on Alternative Energy – Trees

China is planning to make an investment of $3 billion during the next decade in order to develop alternative energy fuels, to fight against desertification as well as to avoid landslides. In accordance to what the leading engineer of the State Forestry Administration, Wu Jian, stated at a news conference during the week, that the [...]

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Interesting Facts about Renewable Energy (Water, Geothermal and Bio-Energy): Part 1

This article provides a few interesting facts related to sources of renewable energy like water, geothermal and bio-energy. The potential of renewable energy is phenomenal. Water (as a source of energy) There is a vast depository of water on the earth surface. Did you know? 1. Water is the most known sources of renewable energy, [...]

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Alternative Energy Is an Integrated Part of Sustainable Development – Invest In Renewable Energy Now -

The trend is towards eco-friendly developments. However, the reason for going green is not solely ecological. There are stronger indicators forcing us to indulge in renewable technology, one particular factor is the depletion of fossil fuel. There is also a rising world demand for energy. The supply of energy cannot be sustained through natural gas [...]

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