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29/06/16

Soy diesel less toxic than other fuels

Biodiesel used in Brazil made from soybeans causes less damage to lung cells than common diesel, lab study finds.

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27/06/16

Tariff issues stall Philippine ocean energy project

Delays in the feed-in tariff grant stalls the Philippines’ push for ocean thermal energy conversion.

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08/04/16

Green energy dropping out of mix in developing world

Renewable energy’s growing influence is slowing as many nations turn to cheap fossil fuels, says report.

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31/03/16

Ugandan develops cooking fuel to save trees

Watch Betty Ikalany’s social enterprise make a sustainable and healthier alternative to charcoal and firewood.

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Ugandan develops cooking fuel to save trees

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02/07/15

Huge potential of grazing land for biofuel surge

At least 500 million hectares are available to grow biofuel crops without hitting food supplies, says report.

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01/06/15

The Middle East should think twice about fracking

MENA countries must take a hard look at risks and alternatives to the controversial shale gas extraction process.

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$The Middle East should think twice about fracking$

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12/05/15

Soil erosion may threaten global food security

Soils are being lost faster than they are being naturally produced in many parts of the world, says review.

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Soil erosion may threaten global food security

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09/02/15

On-farm system turns rice plants into biofuel and fodder

The technique produces only ethanol and silage, and requires no energy and little kit, say Japanese researchers.

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16/12/14

NASA to study how African fires affect climate

The project is one of five to share US$150 million to answer questions related to pollution and climate change.

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31/03/14

Seaweed forests could help power tropical islands

Methane from huge ‘seaweed forests’ could one day replace fossil fuels, in tropics and beyond, some experts say.

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Seaweed forests could help power tropical islands

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24/02/14

German eco-prize ‘benefits developing world researchers’

The Green Talents contest enables talented young scientists from around the world to travel and gain knowledge.

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23/01/14

Biofuel crops ‘may amplify mosquito-borne disease’

Growing second-generation biofuels may unwittingly boost disease by increasing the insects’ abundance, says study.

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Biofuel crops ‘may amplify mosquito-borne disease’

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Les populations rurales du Zimbabwe se tournent vers le biogaz

Zimbabwe’s rural dwellers turn to biogas for energy

Despite cheap oil Pacific SIDS focused on renewables

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