Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Bill Gates: US should invest more in Renewable Energy R&D

 
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates urges that the Washington should invest more in RE and expand government energy research in RE.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Using Algae to Capture CO2 from Power Station

 An Australian company that is trialling the utilization of algae to capture carbon dioxide from coal fired power stations says the advantages are a lot of broader than carbon capture and storage (CCS). CCS is that the method of burying carbon emissions underground.

Monday, November 21, 2011

Malaysian FRIM introduces biodiesel from various resources



Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) has successfully made biodiesel from non-food-based various resources like Jatropha curcas, bintangor laut (Collyphylum innophylum L.), perah (Elateriospermum tapos) and industrial effluents.