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Department of Energy to fund two major projects to assess suitability of geological formations as carbon stores
08 May 2008

Artificial islands use pollution-eating microbes to suck up toxins from lakes and oceans
08 May 2008
Oil giant details plans to demonstrate new carbon-capture technology capable of freezing CO2
06 May 2008Under pressure from new US government energy efficiency standards, TV manufacturers have joined forces to promote more energy efficient LCD TVs
06 May 2008Onzo details plans for new data-handling software designed to provide consumers with more detailed energy use reports
02 May 2008Company claims new heat-to-electricity material could bolster energy efficiency of everything from solar farms to refrigerators
01 May 2008BERR responds to smart meter roll out consultation with plans for further consultation
30 Apr 2008Researchers at Newcastle University develop catalyst designed to turn carbon emissions into cyclic carbonates used in paint stripper, solvents and plastic bags
29 Apr 2008Report argues grid-scale energy efficiency measures essential to help offset rising demand for power
28 Apr 2008New database provides customer with information on EPEAT certified IT kit
28 Apr 2008New research from Sun Microsystems aims to allow firms to measure the carbon footprint of their emails
25 Apr 2008Engineering firm secures $11m deal to develop combined heat and power plant running on biofuel made from non-edible plant
24 Apr 2008Engineering giant successfully tests hybrid powered giant mine haul truck
24 Apr 2008Scottish and Southern completes second fuel cell CHP investment in as many months with acquisition of 21 per cent stake in Logan Energy Limited
22 Apr 2008New report finds many execs are guilty of ignoring the IT department when seeking to curb carbon emissions
21 Apr 2008Bridgelux and QD Vision are two companies aiming to consign inefficient filament bulbs to history
14 Apr 2008Global wind generation leaps ahead of expectations according to Worldwatch report
14 Apr 2008"At the moment, we don't believe the UK is a viable place to conduct biofuel refining"
11 Apr 2008Team behind Project Vulcan emissions map set out ambitions for new tool for business execs that could hook up with Google Earth and provide 3D emissions data at a building by building level
10 Apr 2008Researchers claim captured CO2 emissions could become valuable resource for plastic production
10 Apr 2008Greenline Industries rake in $20m to support expansion of ion resin catalyst-based technology that replaces water in refining process, improving biodiesel's power and curbing water use
09 Apr 2008