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Scientists convert sawdust into biofuels
A team of scientists in Beijing have made a major breakthrough in the production of bioethanol and biodiesel.
Car rental firm ramps up biofuels research
One of the planet's biggest car rental companies has announced that it will be increasing its research into third generation biofuels.
Final energy providers hike gas and electricity prices
ScottishPower and npower both increased gas and electricity prices today.
Good Energy grows
The prospect of renewable electricity with no carbon emissions has attracted a growing number of people, Good Energy's financial details reveal.
Govt blocks energy windfall tax plan
The government has dismissed the gathering momentum for a windfall tax on energy companies.
University scientist to pioneer algae to biofuels production
A university scientist has launched a company that will collaborate with biofuels producers to develop strains of algae.
Biomass plant re-submits plans
Plans for a renewable energy biomass plant have been resubmitted with some alterations.
Energy efficiency boosts home appeal
Homeowners and estate agents may be missing a trick with greener housing going higher up the average buyer's agenda.
Motor industry failing EU targets
UK-based car makers will fail to meet EU emission targets unless they rapidly improve their performance, a new report has warned.
Biofuels prices set to rise
Prices in palm oil have reached a "bottom" and will soon rise due to declining supplies and increasing demand, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Biodiesel buses 'environmental and economical'
A fleet of buses running on ten per cent biodiesel in an American city are beneficial both environmentally and economically, according to a university report.
Agriculture giants to collaborate on biofuels
Three major agriculture firms have announced that they are to collaborate on processes to turn crop residues into biofuels.
Water footprints will be marketing focus
Companies' water footprints are set to become a more prominent part of their image, predicts an industry expert.
Remote islands get £62k to cut carbon
A project on two remote Scottish islands to help people make reductions in their emissions and save money has received £62,000 pounds.
UK-built solar plane flies unmanned for three days
A British solar-powered plane, Zephyr-6, has set an unofficial flight endurance record after flying unmanned for over three days.
'End biofuels subsidies', says think tank
An influential UK think tank has urged the government to stop funding biofuels and instead use funds to halt the destruction of rainforests.
Firm announces self-blending ethanol fuel-dispensers
A major clean energy firm has announced that it is developing self-blending ethanol fuel dispensers, according to PetrolWorld.
Sweet potato out-yields corn in biofuels study
An experiment has shown that sweet potatoes can out-yield corn by up to three times for ethanol production.
CLG building gets an F
An 'F' rating has been handed to the headquarters of the government department tasked with reducing public buildings' carbon emissions.
Last call for corporate water scheme
A scheme which proposes to help businesses save up to 30 per cent on their water and effluent bills is issuing a final call for participants to sign up.
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