The world needs a new source of energy, an unspillable source.

Biofuels expected to hit $95 billion in 2020

Biofuels expected to hit $95 billion in 2020 Number of the day $95 billion That’s how big the biofuels market will be in 2020, a more than threefold increase from the current level, according to estimates from McKinsey & Co. Altogether, fuels, energy and chemicals created from biomass will be worth $230… Energy – Biofuel […]

Thin Flats – Eco Friendly Northern Liberties Philadelphia New Construction Real Estate

PhiladelphiaNewConstruction.Com — Thin Flats [edit] 147-51 W. Laurel Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 3 bedroom, 3 bathrooms loading images 18 Thin Flats is the Nations first LEED-Homes Platinum Certified residential duplex project. Located in the heart of arty and ecofriendly Northern Liberties, Thin Flats is truly an urban architectural innovation which is designed to reduce overall […]

Universities win funding for algae biofuel research

Universities win funding for algae biofuel research The University of California San Diego and three other universities have landed up to $12 million in federal and private funding for research into developing algae capable of producing biofuels. Read more on San Diego Union-Tribune

Business Briefs

Business Briefs Kona firm gets biofuel funding • Maui Land rights offering at $3.85 • Analyst lifts Central Pacific rating • Philly papers’ reorganization OK’d • Americans spend more as wages rise • On the move • Read more on Honolulu Star-Advertiser

What is the most efficient biofuel?

I have been hearing of the good things about algae as a source of biofuels. I was wondering if anyone knew of any studies or statistics on how the different biofuels compare to each other. I know that corn is worse than sugar, for example, but I don’t know how they measure how good they […]

DSM Develops New Technology for Second-Generation Biofuel

DSM Develops New Technology for Second-Generation Biofuel DSM NV plans to announce the development of a new bioconversion technology this week, reported the Wall Street Journal, designed to make second-generation biofuel production from waste and agriculture products more efficient. Read more on DTN / The Progressive Farmer

Biofuel venture hasn’t paid off for Snohomish County

Biofuel venture hasn’t paid off for Snohomish County A plan to lessen Snohomish County’s dependence on fossil fuels while helping local farmers has fallen well short of expectations. Supporters urge patience. In time, they say, an improved economy will boost demand for locally grown oilseed crops, such as canola, which can be turned into biodiesel. […]

how can a corn produce biofuel?

how it is processed, the substances used or components, the pros and cons when a corn is used to make biofuel. how can it be effective.

What have the G8 and G20 achieved?

What have the G8 and G20 achieved? World leaders have gathered in Canada for the G8 and G20 meetings. What is your reaction? Read more on BBC News