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Environmental groups sue EC over biofuel documents
A coalition of environmental groups yesterday filed a legal action against the European Commission over its failure to release documents concerning the impact of biofuel use.
New York Governor promises $40 million to improve energy efficiency
New York Governor David A. Paterson yesterday announced a $40 million investment to improve the energy efficiency of the state’s schools, universities and colleges, hospitals and not-for-profit agencies.
Three UK regions get £30 million for electric car infrastructure
The UK Government yesterday announced the rollout of a £30 million investment in electric vehicle infrastructure for London, Milton Keynes and the North East.
New efficient, environmentally friendly process turns biomass into jet fuel
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a highly efficient, environmentally friendly process for converting biomass into jet fuel.
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California invests $90 million in clean energy manufacturing
California’s Energy Commission yesterday announced a $90 million investment in clean energy manufacturing.
New research could yield better biofuel
New research in the US could yield better biofuel from oilseed crops like safflower and waste material like orange peel.
UK’s largest fuel cell to power Transport for London
Transport for London unveiled the UK’s largest hydrogen fuel cell on Friday that will be used to power its headquarters, saving £90,000 a year on bills and cutting emissions 40%.
BA announces plans for waste-to-biofuel plant in London
British Airways has announced plans to team up with US-based Solena Group to construct a waste-to-biofuel plant in London.
EU biofuels policy could leave 100 million more going hungry
Europe’s target of replacing 10% of transport fuel with biofuels in the next decade could increase the number of those going hungry in the developing world by 100 million, according to charity ActionAid.
South Wales and M4 corridor to become ‘hydrogen highway’
UK efforts in hydrogen are to be centred in south Wales and along the M4 corridor as far as Swindon, the Government announced on Friday.