How To Make Biodiesel

Apr. 12–Fast-food grease soon may move from fattening thighs to fattening wallets. In the process, promoters promise to fuel the wheels of commerce on America’s highways. But first, they must prove that their vision is more than empty calories. By the end of 2008, a group of [...]

Virgin Atlantic’s selection of 15 Boeing 787-9s includes an unusual buyer’s preference-a partnership with General Electric and Boeing to advance airline founder Richard Branson’s environmental interests by testing biofuels for commercial jet applications. Details of the demonstration are still being worked out, but it will be a small one involving a [...]

Sep. 29–Bioneers in Alaska is gearing up for its annual meeting of the minds, to share knowledge and ideas on such things as how to prepare for an uncertain future, how to make backyard biodiesel, how to walk away from your car, how to stop contributing to global warming, how an organic carrot can change [...]

Apr. 13–In the absence of clear direction — read, policy — on energy and conservation at the state level, Gov. Tim Kaine’s order for state agencies to improve energy efficiency sets a fine example for others in and out of government that need prodding toward green initiatives. Kaine issued an executive [...]

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