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

Does leaving my laptop on the adaptor use a lot of Electricity?

This may sound like a really “nieve” question..but really do not know the answer. If I leave my adaptor hooked up to my laptop all the time does it use a lot of electricity? I usually do not turn it on unless I am using it….so it basically sits off with the adaptor still hooked […]

Biofuel Site Announcment

UT’s Institute of Agriculture has now named a site where it will build a refinery to produce biofuels. It’s part of a statewide initiative to make Tennessee a leader in our nation’s efforts to find new ways to make fuel and energy.

5 vie for District 12 seat in Congress

5 vie for District 12 seat in Congress Jobs, government belt-tightening and alternative energy are top priorities for candidates seeking the District 12 Congressional seat. Read more on The Tampa Tribune

Replenish Energy

Replenish Energy (with subtitles) – This renewable biofuels company from Puerto Rico provides energy from the growth of algae. Replenish Energy is a contestant in the Global Entrepreneurship Week competition.

What’s in the 42-page Sunday, July 25 paper?

What’s in the 42-page Sunday, July 25 paper? Who was back on the former TMI campus this past weekend? Who is this week’s “Rising Star?” What’s going on at the Sweetwater Recreation complex? This addition also includes the Annual Report with major happenings in business and community this past year. Read more on The Advocate […]

Virgin Airlines uses biofuel

The Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747 flight was part of a joint initiative with planemaker Boeing and engine manufacturer GE Aviation to develop a “sustainable aircraft fuel.” No passengers were onboard. Virgin Atlantic President Richard Branson said the test flight would help the airline to use clean fuel sooner than expected. “The demonstration flight will give […]

What are your ideas for going green?

In the spirit of earth day coming up, what are some habits/ideas/aspirations for going green? By this i mean the little things that everybody can do, but build up for a lot. Ex: reducing your use of plastic water bottles, turning the lights of when you leave the room to conserve electricity, or limiting your […]

Why isn’t more Wheatgrass used as a source for biofuel ?

I don’t get it – so much corn being used strips the world of it’s food supply, plus there is marginal farm land that could be used to grow Wheatgrass, and not corn, so that theoretically was being wasted, would be put to good use.

Biofuel Flying High

We have all heard of biofuel for a car, but for a plane? Japan Airlines was the first Asian carrier to use biofuel blended with conventional fuel. Up next, we industry experts confirming that biofuels are a viable fuel source for cars, buses, and yes even planes. From the fields of North America to the […]