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Research shows promise in converting camelina oil into jet fuel

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at Montana State University-Northern have developed a process to convert camelina oil to jet fuel and other high-value chemicals. MSU has applied for a U.S. patent and research is ongoing.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created 16 hours ago | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Ethanol mandate not the best option

Many people are willing to pay a premium for ethanol, but not enough to justify the government mandate for the corn-based fuel, a Michigan State University economist argues.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created 14 hours ago | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Latin America mining boom clashes with conservation

Latin America is experiencing a mining boom as prices rise fuelled by a hike in global demand, but the region is also being hit by a wave of violent protests, strikes and rallies by environmentalists.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Feb 12, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

BP must pay some of Halliburton's Gulf spill costs

British oil giant BP must cover some of the eventual claims against subcontractor Halliburton arising from the devastating 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, a US judge ruled Tuesday.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Feb 01, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

REL, Inc. teams with NYU-Poly to create lightweight, ultra durable automotive brake rotor

REL, Inc. teams with NYU-Poly to create lightweight, ultra durable automotive brake rotor

Technology / Engineering

created Jan 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New technology converts seaweed to renewable fuels and chemicals

A team of scientists from Bio Architecture Lab (BAL), has developed breakthrough technology that expands the feedstocks for advanced biofuels and renewable chemicals production to include seaweed (macroalgae). The team engineered ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Jan 19, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 2

US looks ahead after ethanol subsidy expires

After a series of bitter political fights, the US Congress allowed a subsidy for ethanol fuel to expire at the end of 2011, ending a program harshly criticized by environmentalists and others.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jan 15, 2012 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (7) | comments 36

Oil is more toxic than previously thought, study finds

Bad news for the Gulf of Mexico: a study released in late December sheds new light on the toxicity of oil in aquatic environments, and shows that environmental impact studies currently in use may be inadequate. The report ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jan 09, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (16) | comments 0

A penny-per-ounce tax on sugar-sweetened beverages keeps the doctor away and saves money

Over the past 10 years, Americans drank more sugar-sweetened beverages than ever—as much as 13 billion gallons a year—making these drinks the largest source of added sugar and excess calories in the American diet ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jan 09, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 11 | with audio podcast

US eyes first BP criminal charges over Gulf spill: WSJ

US prosecutors are readying criminal charges against British oil giant BP employees over the 2010 Deepwater Horizon accident that led to the catastrophic Gulf oil spill, The Wall Street Journal reported online.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Dec 29, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (5) | comments 11


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