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Crop Residue In Some Areas May Be Better Dug Into the Ground, Not Made Into Biofuels

In the rush to develop renewable fuels from plants, converting crop residues into cellulosic ethanol would seem to be a slam dunk. However, the stems and leaves left over after crops are harvested may have more value if they’re left on the ground, according to a USDA-Washington State University soil scientist

16 Jul 2008

Fuel Cell Boost With NexTech Materials Funding for Three SOFC Planar Stack Technology Energy Projects

NexTech Materials, Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has received funding for three unrelated projects based on its advanced SOFC planar stack technology

16 Jul 2008

Water, Solar Energy and Nanotube Diodes Being Used to Produce Cheap Hydrogen for Fuel Cells

A greener, less expensive method to produce hydrogen for fuel may eventually be possible with the help of water, solar energy and nanotube diodes that use the entire spectrum of the sun's energy

15 Jul 2008

Nanotechnology Brings Apealling White Light to Highly Efficient OLED Light Bulbs

New type of light bulbs use nanotechnology to bring the appeal of old style bulbs to highly efficient OLED bulbs

15 Jul 2008

Record Sized Dead Zones Predicted for Gulf of Mexico and Chesapeake Bay this Summer

Record-setting "dead zones" in the Gulf of Mexico and Chesapeake Bay appear likely this summer, according to new forecasts from a University of Michigan researcher

15 Jul 2008

Wal-Mart Launches Locally Grown Campaign to Support Farmers and Reduce Food Miles

Wal-Mart has announced its commitment to source more local fruits and vegetables to keep produce prices down and provide affordable selections that are fresh and healthful

14 Jul 2008

Rolls-Royce and British Airways to Investigate the Use of Alternate Jet Fuels to Reduce Environmental Impacts of Air Travel

Rolls-Royce and British Airways have announced the start of a scientific test programme to investigate the viability of alternative fuels for the aviation industry

14 Jul 2008