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Bacteria Modified to Make Biodiesel
A team of scientists have recently genetically modified a certain microbe that has the ability to produce advanced biofuel directly from biomass. A team of researchers forming the Joint BioEnergy Institute or JBEI of the US Department of Energy have engineered a strain of Escherichia coli or E. coli bacteria to produce biodiesel fuel.The research team, which was led by Jay Keasling, CEO for JBEI, ... [Read More]
Hydrogen Economy
With the rapid rise of oil prices today, there might already be a need for the world to try out another type of fuel that would power up factories and plants as well as future vehicles. One of the alternative sources of fuel being eyed is hydrogen. When proven to be a successful alternative fuel, hydrogen may give rise to what is popularly known as the hydrogen economy. The hydrogen economy is sup... [Read More]
What is Biodiesel Fuel?
With air pollution not getting any better, it is time that more and more people should be considering using alternative means to help lessen the use of air polluting petroleum products for their vehicles. Total cessation of petroleum use to power vehicles all over the world might be an impractical solution to the problem as of now. But a gradual progress in lessening the use of petroleum may help ... [Read More]
Biomass: Alternative Energy Source
With rising costs of petrol fuel and the various environmental issues that come with using fossil fuels, the hunt for better alternative forms of fuel energy still continues. From solar power to wind power, from hydroelectric sources to geothermal ones, the world has tried to be more environmental friendly with all these alternative forms of energy. Sadly though, our efforts still fall short of Mo... [Read More]
Harnessing Solar Energy
Who say's religion and science can't mix? Well apparently, some aspects do as recent news from the Vatican indicates. In less than two years, we will see some of the Vatican buildings using solar energy for illumination, heating and cooling.Pope Benedict XVI is a known environmentalist. The planned energy conversion is seen as part of the Pope's action about conserving the Earth's natural resource... [Read More]