Category Archives: Biomass fuels

using organic waste and ethanol

ethanol from cellulose waste

Posted on February 14, 2009 by CNP Webmaster

The ‘holy grail’ of biofuels now in sight Long-promised cellulosic ethanol is in modest production, but hurdles remain. By Mark Clayton | The Christian Science Monitor/ February 13, 2009 Scotland, S.D. With one foot planted in a pile of corn … Continue reading →

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Going back to wood

Posted on December 22, 2008 by CNP Webmaster

Green alternative to plastics: liquid wood Search for substitute to petroleum-based products led to innovation By Bryn Nelson, Columnist MSNBC,  Dec. 22, 2008 Just in time for Christmas, German researchers are ramping up a manufacturing technique for making intricate Nativity … Continue reading →

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Energy From Waste

Posted on August 15, 2008 by CNP Webmaster

Turning Waste Material Into Ethanol ScienceDaily (Aug. 14, 2008) — Say the word “biofuels” and most people think of grain ethanol and biodiesel.  But there’s another, older technology called gasification that’s getting a new look from researchers at the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Microbes Produce Clean Energy

Posted on July 12, 2008 by CNP Webmaster

Can Microorganisms Be A Solution To The World’s Energy Problems? ScienceDaily (July 11, 2008) — Microorganisms once reigned supreme on the Earth, thriving by filling every nook and cranny of the environment billions of years before humans first arrived on … Continue reading →

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McCain on Energy

Posted on June 24, 2008 by CNP Webmaster

Energy Security And National Security John McCain, June 23, 2008 Fresno State UniversityFresno, California Thank you all very much. I appreciate the kind introduction from Jim Woolsey, and the warm welcome to Fresno State. I’m here to listen about energy … Continue reading →

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Electricity From Photosynthesis

Posted on May 20, 2008 by CNP Webmaster

What’s green and makes electricity? An artificial leaf By Ofri Ilani, Haaretz Correspondent, May 20, 2008 Photosynthesis is nearly the sole source of energy for the creatures inhabiting our planet, include the two-legged variety. For billions of years, since the … Continue reading →

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Don’t Blame Ethanol

Posted on May 18, 2008 by CNP Webmaster

Biofuels an energy solution, not a problem By JOHN LINCOLN, Times Union, May 18, 2008 A trip to the grocery store is becoming as troubling to the gas station. Food prices are rising through the roof. Unfortunately, ethanol has become … Continue reading →

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Biofuels from Waste

Posted on March 1, 2008 by CNP Webmaster

SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCERhttp://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/353318_weyer01.html Weyerhaeuser, Chevron look at nonfood source for biofuels Companies form joint venture called Catchlight By BILL VIRGIN, P-I REPORTER Weyerhaeuser Co. and Chevron Corp. said Friday that they’ve formed a joint venture to commercialize the technology of making … Continue reading →

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