Bioenergy From Cleared Forests A Climate Killer
When wood from cleared forests is used to produce bioenergy, the climate impacts are more dire than if the wood is used for lumber, UC Davis researchers say. Read more →
by Pete Danko
Biofuel Mandates And Climate Change: Bad Blend?
Researchers say that mandates concerning the production of biofuel brought in by the federal government could intensify some of the associated problems of climate change. Read more →
by Paul Willis
US Eyes Airports As Major Clean Energy Sites
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says open space surrounding airports could be used for biofuel, solar or wind production. Read more →
Clean Energy Rides Bucking Economy To Growth
Despite economic ups and downs, the solar, wind and biofuels industries saw growth in 2011, and 2012 looks pretty good, market analyst Clean Edge says. Read more →
Biofuel Powers Boeing 787 Across The Pacific
A Boeing 787 Dreamliner makes aviation history by completing the first transpacific biofuel flight. Read more →
by Paul Willis
Electricity From Liquid Fuel? UCLA Researchers Say Yes
Researchers at UCLA say they have come up with a method for converting electrical energy into a liquid fuel, in a development that could lead to regular petrol cars being powered by electricity. Read more →
by Paul Willis
US Biofuel Cropland Mapped For Lower Impact
Scientists from the United States Geological Survey are helping in the quest to bring biofuels to U.S. soil, looking for the best spots to grow switchgrass. Read more →
by Paul Willis
Boeing, Airbus, Embraer Join Forces On Biofuels
The world's three biggest makers of passenger planes put aside rivalries and agree to work together on bringing green fuels to commercial air travel. Read more →
by Paul Willis
Biofuel Powered Aircraft Set To Come To Canada
Canada's Porter Airlines will become the first carrier in the country to conduct a biofuel-powered flight this month, making America's neighbor to the north the latest to the party. Read more →
by Paul Willis
5 GreenTech Stories You Should Be Reading: April 6, 2012
A look at the past and future of EVs, innovations in wind power, and a synthesis of biofuel and solar powers; it's what everyone else is talking about. Read more →
