Algae to solve the Pentagon’s jet fuel problem | Environment | The Observer.

As well, Beijing is looking to use the Yangtze algae as an alternative energy source.

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A report by Thomson Reuters on the growing alternative energy sector has been published:

Just needs funding

Fermented biofuel ethanol can be converted into hydrogen.

Breakthrough turn-on for hydrogen power – Scotsman.com News.

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A good round up on the pros and cons of the various alternative energy solutions.

Good news for wind, bad for ethanol in major energy study.

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The New US President Barack Obama Talks About Energy Policy

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Always liked his straight talking approach

FORA.tv – T. Boone Pickens: Domestic Energy is Patriotic.

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Proposals to increase solar and alternative energy percentage of total usage in Los Angeles have given initaitives a boost.

Villaraigosa unveils solar plan for Los Angeles – Los Angeles Times

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Not known for being a bastion of progressiveness, Wal-Mart will be powering 360 of its stores with wind power. Goes to show that switching to alternative energy can affect the bottom line. Even if oil stays low for awhile, it’s a more volatile cost to try to forecast, whereas wind power they wiull be able to know what their costs are ahead of time.

360 Wind Powered Wal-Mart Stores by April 2009 : TreeHugger.

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Library House has a database of innovative companies involved in the alternative energy sector, providing detailed analysis and big picture context.

Cleantech Intelligence.

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