- Nature
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 16th, 2015
Tough Microbes Living Under the Ocean Crust Breathe Sulfate
The microbes were discovered not too long ago, researchers say that they populate mammoth undersea aquifers
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 3rd, 2014
Direct Conversion of Biomass to Biofuel Made Possible by Bacterium
The engineered bacterium promises to make biomass-based fuels more popular
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 17th, 2014
Companies in the UK to Test Bioenergy from Wetlands Technologies
The companies have been awarded funds of £1.3 million (€1.57 million / $2.17 million)
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 5th, 2014
Biomass Electricity Argued to Be Dirtier than Coal Power
New study says burning biomass for energy is way worse than burning coal
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 24th, 2014
UK Cuts Ribbon on New Anaerobic Digestion Facility
The facility turns organic waste into clean energy, can power thousands of homes
- Energy
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 12th, 2014
Small Biomass Plants Can Help Rural Economies, Researchers Say
Besides, evidence indicates they can also help stabilize the national power grid
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 3rd, 2014
Wood-Based Diesel Found to Perform as Well as Petroleum Diesel
The wood-based diesel was subjected to fleet tests between May 2013, early 2014
- Energy
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 20th, 2014
Biomass Sources Could Meet Nearly 50% of the UK's Energy Demand by 2050
Study finds that the country is a long way from making the most of its biomass resources
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 9th, 2013
Beetle-Killed Trees Could Be Turned Into Biofuel, Researchers Say
Scientists receive $10 million (€7.46 million) to research the possibility
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 15th, 2013
Whiskey-to-Energy Facility in Scotland Starts Commercial Operation
The facility will meet the energy demands of 9,000 homes, operators claim
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 30th, 2012
Spotlight: Poo-Powered Robot Eats Wastewater, Then Goes to the Bathroom
This robot takes in organic waste, uses it to make electricity and later gets rid of it
- Energy
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 5th, 2012
Biofuel Is Soon to Be Even More Financially Friendly
New conversion process allows for biofuel to become more economical
- Energy
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 28th, 2012
State of the Art Renewable Energy Technologies Now Available in India
The Country is now growing the world’s first biomass plantation
- Energy
- By Oana Grigoras
- November 21st, 2011
Biomass Sector Expands, Due to Subsidies Clarification
Governmental support can make the biomass industry bloom, after gaining lenders' trust
- Research & Tech
- By Oana Grigoras
- November 19th, 2011
Maze Gene Makes Switchgrass-Derived Biofuels Economically Competitive
A corn gene increases the potential of switchgrass as valid feedstock for premium biofuels
- Energy
- By Oana Grigoras
- November 1st, 2011
UK Government Pleased That Ferrybridge Plant Goes Green
Scottish and Southern Energy become eco-conscious, while relying on trash and biomass
- Green
- By Alina Dumitrache
- October 6th, 2011
Eurozone Crisis Could Affect the Biomass Industry
It could influence renewable energy policy decisions