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Cleantech Called the Sixth Technology Revolution by Merrill Lynch Research

Energy concerns will not disappear despite the falling price of oil, so investors can expect significant long-term opportunities in the cleantech space, according to a new thematic report published by Steven Milunovich, Merrill Lynch Cleantech Strategist

25 Nov 2008

Biofuels Power Buys Old Houston Electricity Plant for Clean Energy Park

Biofuels Power Corporation (OTCBB:BFLS) announced today that it has agreed to purchase the site, infrastructure and equipment of the decommissioned H.O. Clarke Electric Generating Station in central Houston

25 Nov 2008

Greenwashing Hype and False Environmental Claims Tarnishing British Businesses

The green credentials of British businesses are falling far short of their environmental claims

25 Nov 2008

Development of Advanced Cellulose Ethanol

Swedish researchers at Taurus Energy, SEKAB, Chalmers Technical University and the University of Lund have signed an agreement on development and large scale implementation of a new improved bio-technical process for production of ethanol from lignocellulose feedstocks

24 Nov 2008

Food Companies Not Passing on Savings as Oil and Corn Prices Plummet

While millions of Americans give thanks for lower gasoline prices this Thanksgiving holiday, they won’t be voicing gratitude for the higher price of a typical Thanksgiving dinner

24 Nov 2008

Understanding Why Maple Leaves Change Colour May Give Tourism Protection Against Climate Change

Two University of Vermont research groups are asking: why do leaves go red? The ecology and mechanisms are still unknown. The question has economic urgency since climate change may make New England's bright leaf season go dull, drying up the flow of tourists and their wallets

23 Nov 2008

Nature Air, World's First Carbon Neutral Airline Joins UNEP's Climate Initiative

NatureAir, the world's first carbon neutral airline, has joined the Climate Neutral Network (CN Net), an initiative led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to promote global action towards low-carbon economies and societies

23 Nov 2008

Research on Energy and the Environment to be Focus of Indiana University Bloomington Center

A new research center has been established at Indiana University Bloomington to explore issues related to energy and the environment, including the carbon cycle and its role in climate, the environmental consequences of energy production and use, and the potential for cleaner fossil fuels and renewable energy

23 Nov 2008

Food Prices Stay Up While Oil and Grain Costs Drop

The release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for October proves what too many Americans already have learned the hard way - input costs for food processors are way down but the prices they charge grocery shoppers continue to climb

20 Nov 2008

Biofuels Not to Blame for Increased Food Prices

Consumers should be aware that the price of oil has had the greatest impact on crop and food prices during 2008 and that biofuels can help end U.S. dependence on petroleum while creating new green jobs and real economic growth

18 Nov 2008