A Washington-based company called Green Power claims it can turn household waste and medical waste into diesel for US$0.52-0.58/gallon. According to FarmOnline the company thrilled spectators with a demonstration in Washington on 26th July witnessed … [Read more...] about Waste to Diesel: How Soon?
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An ‘Advertisement’ for ‘Dipetane’
I've been sent links to www.dipetane.net.. According to the website you add dipetane to your petrol or diesel and you get a 10-17percent efficiency increase and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. According to Wikipedia* it's a fuel enhancer that … [Read more...] about An ‘Advertisement’ for ‘Dipetane’
The Economics of Ethanol: New American Study
Last year the United States produced 3.9 billion gallons of ethanol from corn. Brazil produced 4.2 billion gallons over the same period all from sugar and mollasses. The United States Department of Agriculture has just published a report entitled … [Read more...] about The Economics of Ethanol: New American Study
Bicycle Beats Peak Oil: Ian Mott
"At $2/litre I will fix my bicycle, I will get more exercise, I will lose weight, I will get fitter, I will live longer, I will get more things done, I will sleep better, I will notice more things as I pass them by, I will meet more people, I will be … [Read more...] about Bicycle Beats Peak Oil: Ian Mott
What Will Power Tomorrow?
Last night Australian current affairs program Four Corners ran a story titled ‘Peak oil?’. It began with the proposition that we might run out of oil soon and that this could be catastrophic, but then went on to outline a range of alternatives. … [Read more...] about What Will Power Tomorrow?
Europe Cheats on Kyoto
Emissions from the burning of fossil fuels are thought to be responsible for the elevated levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide that are thought to be driving global warming. The Kyoto Protocol has been considered an important first step in reducing … [Read more...] about Europe Cheats on Kyoto