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Learning from nature: Scientists break down carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide using visible light Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:00:00 EST A recent discovery in understanding how to chemically break down the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide into a useful form opens the doors for scientists to wonder what organism is out there -- or could be created -- to accomplish the task. Scientists have figured out a way to efficiently turn carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide using visible light, like sunlight.

LED streetlights best buy for cities, researchers report Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:00:00 EST Researchers have conducted the first cradle-to-grave assessment of light-emitting diode streetlights and determined that the increasingly popular lamps strike the best balance between brightness, affordability, and energy and environmental conservation when their life span -- from production to disposal -- is considered. LEDs consist of clusters of tiny, high-intensity bulbs and are extolled for their power efficiency and clear luminosity.

Alternative Energy Crops in Space Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EST What if space held the key to producing alternative energy crops on Earth? That's what researchers are hoping to find in a new experiment on the International Space Station.

Waste could generate up to 7 percent of electricity in Spain Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:00:00 EST Researchers have calculated the energy and economic potential of urban solid waste, sludge from water treatment plants and livestock slurry for generating electricity in Spain. These residues are alternative sources of renewable energy, which are more environmentally friendly and, in the case of solid urban waste, more cost effective.

More, better biodiesel Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST Higher yields of better-performing biodiesel could be produced using a new method.

New process yields high-energy-density, plant-based transportation fuel Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:00:00 EST A team of engineers has developed a highly efficient, environmentally friendly process that selectively converts gamma-valerolactone, a biomass derivative, into the chemical equivalent of jet fuel.

Intelligent energy management for the home Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:00:00 EST In order to save energy, consumers need to be able to obtain up-to-date information at any time about the energy consumption of their appliances, and be able to control them while away from home. Scientists have developed two new applications that help consumers manage their power use.