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Coffee as a source of biofuels?

From SciDev.Net - December 31, 2008 Read Full Article: Coffee next in line as biofuel source - SciDev.Net Coffee grounds — currently wasted or used as garden compost — could become a cheap and environmentally friendly source of biodiesel and fuel pellets, says a study. Spent coffee grounds contain… More info

World Crops Threatened by Strengthening La Nina Cooling

From: Bloomberg.com - December 26, 2008 Read Full Article: World Crops Threatened by Strengthening La Nina Weather Pattern | Bloomberg.com Grain and oilseed crops may be threatened next year by a weather pattern known as La Niña, according to a private forecaster. La Niña conditions have developed… More info

Solar vs Wind Energy

An interesting discussion that has developed over the past two months on the GreenerPeople.Com forum, on the advantages and disadvantages of wind energy and solar energy, with emphasis on its use in small-scale or domestic applications. Link to thread: Solar vs. Wind Energy - Greener People … More info

Mega solar power plant in Portugal connected to the grid

From Technology For Life - December 31, 2008 Read Full Article: A mega solar power plant in Portugal is connected to the grid « Technology For Life Acciona Energy has put into service its photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Amareleja (Moura, Portugal). The Company has invested around 261 million… More info