From the monthly archives:

January 2010

Tires-to-energy plant back in court

by adminlet on January 31, 2010

Tires-to-energy plant back in court Lawyers for the developers of a proposed $370 million tires-to-energy plant argued this morning that a land deal at the center of the project collapsed because the property owner acted in bad faith. Read more on Erie Times-News

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Scientists at the National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have successfully delivered an historic level of laser energy — more than 1 megajoule — to a target in a few billionths of a second and demonstrated the target drive conditions required to achieve fusion ignition.

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Could generating energy from waste be the answer?

by adminlet on January 31, 2010

Scientists are helping to find answers to one of the most difficult problems facing the world today: generating energy without accelerating climate change or harming food production. Researchers are investigating biofuels generated from wastes. These are seen by many as the ‘green alternative’ to using fossil fuels.

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S-1113: 12V Solar Panel Battery Charger

by adminlet on January 31, 2010

use Amorphous silicon solar cells (11 1/2″ x 3 1/2″)
Power: 2 Watts max.
Working voltage: 12V max, Working current: 150mA max.
Dimension: 13 1/2″ x 4 3/4″ x 7/16″
Comes with battery clamps, and cigarette lighter plug.

Product DescriptionThe 12V Solar Panel Battery Charger can charge a wide range of applications, can be served as battery maintainer for [...]

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Florida needs to pursue solar power, green-collar jobs California and the 27 EU nations have mandated that by 2020 all new homes must energize themselves. In 2010, all California developments of 50 units for more must offer solar. Read more on Palm Beach Daily News

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Also In This Story

by adminlet on January 31, 2010

Also In This Story Conflict of interest in formulating climate policy and heading TERIi, which gets sizeable research funding in areas like glaciology and renewable energy and is a big player in green business opportunities. Read more on Outlook India

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Weighing the costs and benefits of tidal power

by adminlet on January 31, 2010

Some don’t think tidal power, a form of alternative energy, is as “green” as it is being made out to be. Michael Novacek of the American Museum of Natural History weighs the downsides and benefits of tidal power. dev.worldfocus.org

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WOODY BIOMASS HARVESTER TRIAL IN MINNESOTA

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What are disadvantages of hydroelectric energy?

by adminlet on January 31, 2010

i also need disadvantages of solar, wind power, geothermal, tidal, biomass, and hydrogen energy

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Grassley Looks for Biodiesel Credit Renewal in Feb.

by adminlet on January 31, 2010

One of the biggest advocates for renewal of the $1-a-gallon federal biodiesel blender’s tax incentive looks for renewal of the credit sometime next month.
Agriculture.com reports that Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley has been working with the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Max Baucus to get it restored very soon:
“It would be my hope that we [...]

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