Plant power: The ultimate way to 'go green'?

( Cell Press ) Researchers are turning to plants and solar power in the search for new sources of renewable and sustainable energy that can support the transition from rapidly depleting fossil fuels to a bio-based society. An article published by Cell Press in the Feb. 8 issue of Trends in Plant Science discusses innovative strategies for harnessing and re-routing the chemical reactions ... See the article here: Plant power: The ultimate way to 'go green'? … [Read more...]

Money $marts: The global warming energy follies

Global warming, also known as climate change, is the theory that the earth is warming rapidly (in relative historical terms) due to the growing concentration of atmospheric greenhouse gases emanating from mankind’s burning of fossil fuels — coal and oil in particular — for energy. The rest is here: Money $marts: The global warming energy follies … [Read more...]

Mutant microbes unlock seaweed energy

A promising new system can convert brown seaweed into biofuel, opening up a new possible source of energy that could help replace fossil fuels, like gasoline, scientists reported Thursday. See more here: Mutant microbes unlock seaweed energy … [Read more...]

Mutant Microbes Unlock Seaweed's Stash of Energy

A promising new system can convert brown seaweed into biofuel, opening up a new possible source of energy that could help replace fossil fuels, like gasoline, scientists reported today (Jan. View post: Mutant Microbes Unlock Seaweed's Stash of Energy … [Read more...]

Asia Report: China, South Korea Leaders at World Energy Summit

Weeks after the end of the U.N. climate talks, international leaders from across the world are meeting again on the world stage to discuss fossil fuels, nuclear energy and the growth of renewables. Continue reading here: Asia Report: China, South Korea Leaders at World Energy Summit … [Read more...]