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Biofuels fate to be decided by the EU
The future of European biofuels is being debated today as top European officials try to reach a deal on measuring the climate impact of the fuel. Read more...
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Denmark makes bold statement on renewables
Denmark has made a bold move to produce one third of its energy from renewables by the end of the decade. Read more...
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Biofuels green credentials take hit in new study
Biofuels have been seen as a possible way to move over to a more sustainable fuel source, especially for motorised vehicles and large scale energy generation. Read more...
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Biofuel breakthrough to increase fuel’s competitiveness
Novozymes, a biofuel company, is today launching an enzyme that is said to revolutionise the industry Read more...
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Scientists make significant algae biofuel breakthrough
A solution to the difficult issue of harvesting algae to produce a sustainable biofuel as a commercially viable option has been developed at the University of Sheffield. Read more...
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New biomass plant due to open in Essex
Britain’s biggest biomass power plant is to begin producing power at the end of next week, with all three 250MW units producing by the end of the month. Read more...
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Energy Secretary reaffirms UK's commitment to renewable energy targets
Chris Huhne, the UK’s Energy Secretary, has reiterated the economic benefits of renewable energy as he reaffirmed the coalition’s commitment to meeting EU renewable energy targets. Read more...
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Sony unveils paper-powered battery in Tokyo
Sony, the Japanese electronics manufacturer, has released details of a revolutionary paper-powered battery prototype that works by turning shredded paper into sugar to generate electricity. Read more...
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Half of aviation industry to be powered by renewables within a decade, claims Branson
Sir Richard Branson has spoken of the huge potential of renewable aviation fuels, claiming that more than half of commercial planes could be powered by ‘clean’ energy within a decade. Read more...
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Growing trees in the desert as a carbon reduction method
Whilst conserving current forests is essential in the battle against climate change, a group of scientists have a plan to create forests in desert and other arid environments, thereby creating new carbon sinks. Read more...
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