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Capturing cow burps: reducing methane emissions

Researchers in Argentina have developed a method of capturing methane from cattle that they hope will lead to a reduction in the global warming impact of the agricultural sector. But is it a realistic solution or just a lot of hot air?

Vestas Protest Moves to Second Factory

Environmental activists staged a protest at a Vestas-owned wind turbine factory on the Isle of Wight in England today in bid to save hundreds of jobs. The campaigners occupied the roof of the Vestas factory in Cowes and vowed to stay there until workers sacked for their continuing sit

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Eight exciting energy alternatives for the future

As the World Energy Council has warned that energy consumption will peak in 2030 and double by 2060, today’s scientists are looking to future methods of electricity generation using a variety of different materials and methods. From coffee-powered fuel cells to harnessing the ‘solar wind’ (and everything in between), here are eight exciting energy alternatives to consider.

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Solar farms – abuzz with biodiversity?

Britain’s ability to generate green electricity is growing, but with utility-scale solar farms typically covering up to 100 acres of land or more – usually in rural areas – is it good news for wildlife?

Tempco

Tempco solutions for power generation and cogeneration applications include a complete range of high-performance machinery: radiators and dissipation units, thermal...

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Grass to gas: could Ecotricity crack the biomass puzzle?

Ecotricity has released a report detailing its plans to construct green gasmills that will use grass grown on marginal farmland to provide gas to the grid. But will this new form of biomass be able to live up to the clean energy company’s ambitious promise of meeting 97% of Britain’s home gas needs? Or will the usual pitfalls of biomass put a stop to it? Molly Lempriere finds out.

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What's Holding Biofuels Back?

The argument that biofuels can and someday will reduce our dependence on fossil fuels is persuasive. However, despite the positives, industry uptake has been slow and in many cases adoption has yielded zero benefit. Mitch Beedie reports on an industry fraught with obstacles.

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Power plays: the role of energy in modern geopolitics

The strategic nature of power supplies and finite fossil fuel resources puts energy front-and-centre in today’s geopolitics and international diplomacy. How can energy be used as a carrot – or a stick – in international relations, and could the rapid proliferation of renewable energy partnerships help break the tension?