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US researchers turn over new leaf in fuel production
The US Department of Energy has awarded a team of researchers $122 million over five years for a project that will mimic photosynthesis in plants to produce fuels directly from sunlight.
UK’s Sustainable Development Commission calls for action, but faces axe
The UK’s Sustainable Development Commission has released a report today calling for the Coalition Government to step up its green ambitions to make wider reaching efficiency cuts.
Countries promise action on clean technologies
Government representatives attending the two-day Clean Energy Ministerial meeting in Washington DC have promised action on over ten initiatives aimed at promoting energy efficiency and clean energy.
Solazyme delivers 100% algal jet fuel to US Navy
US biotech company Solazyme has delivered 1500 gallons of 100% algal-based jet fuel to the US Navy for testing.
UK must protect low-carbon funding, says advisory committee
The UK’s Committee on Climate Change yesterday urged that Government funding for low-carbon technology research, development and deployment should be protected.
Scottish and Southern Energy joins forces with Mitsubishi
UK utility Scottish and Southern Energy has signed a strategic agreement with Japanese giant Mitsubishi to develop low-carbon energy technologies together.
BP acquires Verenium’s cellulosic biofuel business for $98 million
BP last week demonstrated its commitment to next generation biofuel with the acquisition of US specialist Verenium’s cellulosic biofuel business for $98.3 million.
US small businesses get $30 million for clean energy technologies
Last week, the Department of Energy announced $30 million in Recovery Act funding for small businesses developing clean energy technologies.
Biofuel exceeds UK Government targets but fails on sustainability
The proportion of biofuel in road transport fuel exceeded the UK Government’s target last year, but largely failed to meet sustainability criteria, according to the latest figures from the Renewable Fuel Agency.
US Senators look set to unveil ‘scaled-back’ climate bill
US Senators John Kerry and Joe Lieberman, authors of the proposed American Power Act, look set to unveil a new draft with scaled back ambitions, according to Reuters reports.