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Tool Shows Energy Use and Carbon Emissions Generated by Growing Crops in the United States

For the first time, farmers have data that tracks at the county level on-site and off-site energy use and carbon dioxide emissions associated with growing crops in the United States

9 Feb 2009

Renewable Energy Tax Credits Named as the Best Way to Fight Sea Level Rises

Proposed Renewable Energy 401(k) Tax Credit will fight rising sea levels and growing unemployment by creating 500,000 green collar jobs. Tax credit will double annual increase of renewable energy production within three years, according to the Renewable Energy Task Force of the South Denver Chamber of Commerce

8 Feb 2009

Promising Future for Biofuels in Sub-Saharan Africa

There is huge potential for biofuel production in sub-Saharan African countries such as Nigeria, Uganda and Angola, provided there is a concerted effort from key stakeholders

3 Feb 2009

BioEnergy Plants in Rural India to Tackle Energy Poverty

Aston University and the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi have secured a grant to build bio-energy power plants, which will tackle energy poverty in rural India and promote renewable energy in the United Kingdom

2 Feb 2009

Photovoltaic Experts and CEOs to Discuss Solar Business Opportunities in India

CEOs from the Indian solar PV industry and government experts will speak at an international solar energy conference in Hyderabad on 18 February

1 Feb 2009

Burying Crop Residues at Sea Could Reduce CO2 in The Atmosphere by 15 Percent

Making bales with 30 percent of global crop residues – the stalks and such left after harvesting – and then sinking the bales into the deep ocean could reduce the build up of global carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by up to 15 percent a year, according to just published calculations

29 Jan 2009

Next Phase Planned for Sustainable Aquaculture Standards

Comprehensive certification for sustainable aquaculture came closer to fruition today with an announcement by WWF that it would co-found the Aquaculture Stewardship Council to take eventual possession of the global standards for responsible seafood farming currently being developed by the WWF-supported Aquaculture Dialogue roundtables

27 Jan 2009