Month: March 2012
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Yo, Newt: Navy Sails 1,200 Miles On Algae Biofuel
The USS Ford sails from its homeport in Everett, Wash., to San Diego using 25,000 gallons of Solazyme’s algae-based fuel blended 50-50 with military diesel.
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E-Waste Plastic Broken Down: Not A Pretty Picture
Swiss researchers dig into e-waste samples from 15 European countries to see what hazards lurk—and, in the process, help guide policy on recycling and disposal.
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Exxon Valdez Sold to Metal Recycler, Americans Want More Offshore Drilling
23 years after the Valdez crash, it’s still easy to find oil. Polls show American support for drilling is back to pre-BP spill highs because of rising gas prices.
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US Sets Tariffs on Chinese Solar Imports
Chinese solar manufacturers must now pay a small tariff and it’s retroactive for 90 days.
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Another Try for Renewab Energy PTC Legislation, Report Shows How It’s Spurred Growth in Nevada
Narrow legislation has been introduced in the Senate to renew the PTC, and Senator Reid releases report on how federal policies are spurring investment in Nevada.