Alternative Energy News Archives
Tuesday 10th of January, 2006
Biofuelin' an Ethanol Industry - New West ★
Some details about plans for ethanol plants in Oregon, United States.
BP to Award $1.5 Million Directly to California Teachers Through 2006 A+ for Energy Grant Program ★★
Yahoo! NewsBP announced today the launch of the 2006 A+ for Energy grant program for teachers that will award $1.5 million in grants and scholarships to K-12 teachers throughout California to implement creative and innovative educational programs to teach students about energy use, alternative and sustainable energy types and sources, and energy conservation.
Germany's Energy 'Wake-Up Call' ★★
Spiegel Online EnglishAn interesting and in-depth article into Germany and further Europe's dependance on Russia for Natural Gas. Sadly, the article opens up with the following Dependence on oil and gas is rising, both coal and atomic energy are limited, and alternative energy sources can't pull up the slack.
Energy crisis is no party ★★
Chillicothe GazetteAn interesting call to arms perhaps, in the Chillicothe Gazette.
The energy problem is not a partisan problem, rather it is an American problem. It is the technological challenge of the 21st century. Throughout history, we have rolled up our collective sleeves to solve the impossible. The challenge of energy in our present society is no different.
Canadian process for waste-based ethanol may be commercialized ★★
Canada EastIogen Corporation, a world leader in making so-called cellulose ethanol from waste residues of agriculture, will be working with Volkswagen in a feasibility study on building a plant based on the Iogen process in Germany.
India to join Asia-Pacific initiative on climate change ★★
NewKerala.comRepresenting more than half of the worlds population, the Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate Change in Sydney will bring together Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea and the US. The partnership hopes "to accelerate the development and use of cleaner, more efficient technology in a way that promotes economic development and reduces poverty"
Enough fumbling in the dark ★★★
Roanoke TimesStarting out by stating that the Unuted States congress and the White House have managed only anemic leadership on the issue of energy needs, this article goes on to outline - and criticize - the state of Virginia's energy bill to be proposed by State Sen. Frank Wagner on Wednesday.
Subaru Hybrid Concept Vehicle Makes North American Debut ★★
PRNewswireThe Subaru B5-TPH, a two-seat touring vehicle, made its North American Debut at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. The B5-TPH concept vehicle uses Subaru's Turbo Parallel Hybrid (TPH) powertrain system and lithium-ion battery technology.
