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Greenland shark meat may become new source of biofuel Sisimiut, Greenland (AFP) July 20, 2009
The Greenland shark, one of the largest species of sharks, is a nuisance to fishermen and its meat is toxic to humans, but researchers now hope the flesh can be used to create a biofuel for Inuits. Native to the cold Arctic waters, thousands of the sharks get caught and die in fishermen's nets off Greenland every year. The beasts -- which can be compared to the Great White Shark in size at ... read moreUS Postal Service To Receive Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Washington DC (SPX) Jul 21, 2009One of the greenest civilian fleets in the world just got a little greener. The U.S. Postal Service will conduct a one-for-one replacement of 6,500 vehicles with 1,000 E-85 ethanol-capable and 900 gasoline/electric hybrid vehicles to its delivery fleet, part of a vehicle purchase by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). The balance of the GSA purchase for the Postal Service will ... more
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Prisoners used to shovel snow-bound US capital
Heavy rain, snow disrupts transport in Spain Washington slaps fee on plastic shopping bags Vietnam says parched Red River at record low Philippine volcano darkens New Year for 50,000 villagers Shocked residents survey Australia wildfire wreckage Honduras declares state of emergency amid drought Residents flee terrifying Australian wildfires Sarkozy scrambles to salvage carbon tax Thrill-seeking tourists flock to Philippine volcano
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Politicians Drive On Straw-Based Bioethanol In Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark (SPX) Jul 21, 2009When world political leaders are being transported all over Copenhagen during the United Nations Climate Change Conference in December 2009, environmentally friendly fuel will power their vehicles. Members of the Partnership for Biofuels, a co-operation between Danisco's biotech division Genencor, Inbicon, Novozymes and Statoil, have joined forces to deliver 2nd generation bioethanol for ... more N-Viro International Announces Construction Of N-Viro Soil Facility
Toledo OH (SPX) Jul 21, 2009N-Viro International has announced that construction has started on an all-new N-Viro Soil(TM) facility that will serve the Dan region of Israel, which includes Tel Aviv. In the last 60 days the facility has received its permits and construction has commenced. It is believed that the facility can be operational in 2009. The facility will be owned and operated under a license by the ... more NewPage To Discontinue Biofuels Gasification Project
Miamisburg OH (SPX) Jul 21, 2009NewPage has announced its decision to discontinue work on the biofuels gasification project at the Escanaba, Michigan pulp and paper mill. The plan, which would produce methanol and dimethyl ether from the gasification of kraft pulp black liquor, was announced in August of 2007 in partnership with Chemrec AB of Sweden. Chemrec has proprietary technology and had approached the Michigan ... more Bioheat - The Future Of Home Heating Oil
Syracuse NY (SPX) Jul 21, 2009Innovation Fuels is enthusiastically supporting clean burning Bioheat fuel (any blend of pure biodiesel with conventional high or low sulfur home heating oil) as the future source for home heating oil in America. The company also lends its support to the oil refiners, distributors, terminal operators and other home heating oil workers in Massachusetts as the landmark B2 Massachusetts ... more |
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Nullspace speeds antenna and radar simulations with new EM software toolsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 14, 2026 Nullspace Inc. has released a new version of its electromagnetic simulation suite that targets large-scale antenna and radar applications with faster frequency analysis and streamlined CAD preparati ... more
Quantum camera startup plans satellite and telescope constellationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 14, 2026 Diffraqtion, a space startup spun out of MIT and the University of Maryland, has closed a pre-seed funding round to advance satellite constellations and telescope systems powered by a novel quantum ... more
How IVRT Testing Ensures Consistent Product QualityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 13, 2026 Stringent quality control is essential in the pharmaceutical industry, as both cosmetics and pharmaceutical products must maintain a high standard of quality. Any deviation from these standards poses a significant threat to their market survival. ... more
Musk vs OpenAI trial set for April 27San Francisco, United States (AFP) Jan 13, 2026 A trial in the lawsuit brought by Elon Musk against OpenAI CEO Samuel Altman and other defendants - including tech giant Microsoft - is scheduled to begin April 27, according to a federal court order issued Tuesday. ... more
From sci-fi to sidewalk: exoskeletons go mainstreamLas Vegas (AFP) Jan 8, 2026 Exoskeletons are shedding their bulky, sci-fi image to become lightweight, AI-powered consumer devices that manufacturers hope will become as commonplace as smartwatches, targeting everyone from hikers to seniors seeking to stay active. ... more
Brew, smell, and serve: AI steals the show at CES 2026Las Vegas (AFP) Jan 9, 2026 AI took over CES 2026, powering coffee machines to brew the perfect espresso, a device to create your perfect scent, and ball-hitting tennis robots that make you forget it's human against machine. ... more
Leaders of Japan and South Korea meet as China flexes musclesNara, Japan (AFP) Jan 13, 2026 Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung for talks on Tuesday aimed at demonstrating their cordial ties as Beijing pressures Tokyo over its stance on Taiwan. ... more
MPs concerned ahead of UK decision on mega Chinese embassyLondon (AFP) Jan 13, 2026 British MPs voiced major security concerns Tuesday over China's proposed new London embassy after a leading daily reported the site would house 208 secret rooms, including a "hidden chamber". ... more
EU should consider forming combined military force: defence chiefBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Jan 11, 2026 EU countries should weigh whether to set up a combined military force that could eventually replace US troops in Europe, the bloc's defence chief said Sunday. ... more |
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ExxonMobil To Launch Biofuels Program
Irving, Texas (SPX) Jul 15, 2009Exxon Mobil has announced an alliance with leading biotech company, Synthetic Genomics to research and develop next generation biofuels from photosynthetic algae. "This investment comes after several years of planning and study and is an important addition to ExxonMobil's ongoing efforts to advance breakthrough technologies to help meet the world's energy challenges," said Dr. Emil Jacobs ... more New Technique Fast-Tracks Better Ionic Liquids For Biomass Pre-Treatments
Berkeley CA (SPX) Jul 15, 2009Understanding how ionic liquids dissolve lignocellulose will help scientists find new and better ways of producing advanced fuels from biomass. They've been dubbed "grassoline" - second generation biofuels made from inedible plant material, including fast-growing weeds, agricultural waste, sawdust, etc. - and numerous scientific studies have shown them to be prime candidates for replacing ... more GE Energy inaugurates cogeneration plant
Kingsville, Ontario (UPI) Jul 13, 2009 A cogeneration plant for a commercial greenhouse opened Friday in Ontario, the first of its kind in North America. Designed by GE Energy, the greenhouse facility is powered by four of GE Energy's Jenbacher gas engines, using a carbon dioxide fertilization technology developed by Jenbacher. The plant is designed to generate more reliable on-site power and heat while reducing ... more Agreement Signed For Large Scale Microalgae Process Optimization
Ashkelon, Israel (SPX) Jul 10, 2009Seambiotic has announced that its US subsidiary, Seambiotic USA, has entered into an agreement with NASA Glenn Research Center to develop an on-going collaborative R and D program for optimization of open-pond microalgae growth processes. "Under a Space Act Agreement, NASA is partnering with Seambiotic USA to model growth processes for microalgae for use as aviation biofuel ... more |
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