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Researchers in Ghana Work to Create Biofuels From Native Tree Seeds

Kansas State University biologists are working with a researcher in Ghana to create biodiesel from the seeds of trees that are common and well adapted to the climate of northern Ghana

19 Mar 2009

Jeld-Wen Proves Boosting Energy Efficiency Means Big Money Savings

JELD-WEN put energy efficiency to the test when the company set out to find the worst utility bill in the nation last year. The goal was to see just how much of a difference the latest energy efficient window technology could truly make

19 Mar 2009

Siemens Introduces New Powerful Wind Turbine For Use With Low to Medium Wind Speeds

At the European Wind Energy Conference (EWEC) in Marseille, Siemens Energy announces the arrival of the SWT-2.3-101 which is ideally suited to sites with low to medium wind speeds

17 Mar 2009

Nitrogen Loss From Forests Influenced by Tree Species Composition

Anyone who grows plants for food, fiber, or flowers, knows that nitrogen is crucial for healthy plant growth. But excess nitrogen that leaches from a forest can acidify the soils and streams and decrease water quality

16 Mar 2009

Health Consequences of Climate Change

The health impact of climate change is a critical issue that policy-makers should be aware of while setting priorities for action and investment to mitigate the impact of global climate change

11 Mar 2009

Fumigation Insecticide Gas Could Cause Significant Greenhouse Warming

A gas used for fumigation has the potential to contribute significantly to future greenhouse warming, but because its production has not yet reached high levels there is still time to nip this potential contributor in the bud

11 Mar 2009

New Data Shows How To Improve Wheat Yields

Researchers from Kansas State University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture hope their research will lead to a better crop of wheat

11 Mar 2009

Exelon Energy Introduces Emission Free Energy Certificate for Customers

Emission-Free Energy Certificates help commercial and industrial customers measure environmental benefit of purchasing low-carbon electricity

11 Mar 2009

Sustainable Made-to-Order Designer Furniture Launched By SIDD Launches

SIDD Fine Woodworking has opened its studio and workshop in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. As a company that both designs and builds its products entirely in-house, SIDD is positioned to provide high end modern furnishings that are innovative, interesting, and uniquely well made

10 Mar 2009

Renewable Energy Being Developed for Ethanol Industry

Researchers from Iowa State University, Frontline BioEnergy and Hawkeye Energy Holdings are using a grant from the Iowa Power Fund to develop new burner and catalyst technologies to efficiently produce ethanol and provide clean, renewable power for heating and drying equipment

10 Mar 2009