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Crop Management Techniques Key to Greenhouse Gas Control in Shifting Land Use

Publications ranging from the journal Science to Time magazine have blasted biofuels for significantly contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, calling into question the environmental benefits of making fuel from plant material. But a new analysis by Michigan State University scientists says these dire predictions are based on a set of assumptions that may not be correct.

15 Jan 2009

EDF Energies Nouvelles Commissioned New 100 MW Wind Farm in Minnesota

As part of its expansion drive in the United States, EDF Energies Nouvelles (Paris:EEN), a major player in the North American renewable energies industry, is announcing the commissioning of its Wapsipinicon wind farm in Minnesota. This facility has 67 turbines each with 1.5 MW in capacity, representing a total of 100.5 MW.

14 Jan 2009

Countries Need to Reset Expectations of Agricultural Biofuels to a More Realistic Level

Global yields of most biofuels crops, including corn, rapeseed and wheat, have been overestimated by 100 to 150 percent or more, suggesting many countries need to reset their expectations of agricultural biofuels to a more realistic level.

14 Jan 2009

Development of "Green" Fuels Important Part of World's Energy Future.

University of Oklahoma researchers believe newer, more environmentally friendly fuels produced from biomass could create alternative energy solutions and alleviate dependence on foreign oil without requiring changes to c...

13 Jan 2009

Innovation continues with Green Works Natural Biodegradable Cleaning Wipes

Celebrating the one year anniversary of the Green Works™ brand launch, The Clorox Company today announced the introduction of Green Works™ Natural Biodegradable Cleaning Wipes, which joins the company's line of natural cleaning products introduced in early 2008.

12 Jan 2009

DuPont Supports Watershed Sustainability Efforts

DuPont is a charter member in an effort by the The Nature Conservancy to establish watershed monitoring and best management practices (BMPs) in the Boone River watershed in Iowa and the Mackinaw River watershed in Illinois, both located in the U.S. Information gathered from these projects will be used in watershed projects in other agricultural areas.

11 Jan 2009