Cleantech, Climate, & Other Green News — Update #1
Just a reminder that I’m now updating this Google Doc daily with top cleantech and climate stories from around the interwebs: Cleantech, Climate, & Other Green News. Today was the first update.
Biofuels
Transport News: Henrik Fisker Interview; 4 Generations Of Bike Sharing, EVs Taking Off In Holland…
For those obsessed with clean transport, below is some top transport news and commentary from the past week or so that we haven’t covered. Note: following this post, I’m actually going to streamline this news roundup process by sharing daily “Transport News Roundups” only in this Google Doc (rather than doing so there and on this … [continued]
Tough Little Bug Smashes Down Wall Between Us And Sustainable Biofuel
The biofuel fuel vs. food debate has really been getting a workout this year, especially in the U.S. where a historic, devastating drought has put the squeeze on corn ethanol. More sustainable biofuel crops like perennial grasses and shrub willow are under development, but the sugars in plants like these … [continued]
Masdar — Manufactured Silicon Valley Of Cleantech?
I recently had the chance to visit Masdar City as part of a VIP Media trip to Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Naturally, if someone pays for me to visit their home, I’m cautious of propaganda, smooth-talking, and candy of all sorts. But even with my cautious and skeptical face on, I … [continued]
Renewable Energy In The EU: Solar PV Leads Gains In Output, Turnover, & Employment
The solar photovoltaic sector led gains in renewable energy production, revenue, and employment across the EU’s 27 member states in 2011, according to latest data.
DOE, US Treasury Announce New, $150M Round Of Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits
The second round of Section 48C Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits will provide another boost to enhancing US competitiveness in the fast-growing clean energy sector.
EU Is Burning More Coal, Looks To “Burn” Seawater Instead
Europe’s use of coal has been going up, not down, but it’s not all bad news. The trend looks to be short-lived as mammoth wind farms and the DESERTEC international solar project come on line, and now a new EU research consortium based at the University of Aberdeen is looking … [continued]
Oil Subsidies & Natural Gas Subsidies — Subsidies For The Big Boys (Not For Society)
Following up on my post earlier today on the subsidies given to coal, here’s a post covering oil and natural gas subsidies a bit. Just as with coal, oil and natural gas cause a tremendous amount of pollution, which surely lands them sizable subsidies in the form of uncorrected externalities … [continued]
Steven Chu Resigns From Position As US Secretary Of Energy After Excellent 4 Years
Steven Chu, the US Secretary of Energy during the past four years, has been a regular celebrity on CleanTechnica. He has done a wonderful job in the position despite numerous (absurd) attacks from the GOP and conservative media. I’m sad to see him go, but I’m also eager to see … [continued]
Daytona Speedway Makes It Official: Chicken Fat Rules
First it showcased the new Mazda6 running the Rolex 24 endurance race on biodiesel from chicken fat, and now Daytona International Speedway has tapped a chicken fat motor oil as the venue’s “Official Motor Oil.” Well, both the biodiesel and the motor oil include other animals fats as well as plant … [continued]
