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Making the case for carbon capture

January 7, 2009 - Exclusive - Paul Soffe of EcoSecurities talks about the immediate uses of carbon capture and storage technologies and what's preventing them from reducing emissions today. Full Story »

Pressure in gas pipelines to power London

January 7, 2009 - News brief - UK startup 2OC works with National Grid to generate 20 MW using 'geo-pressure' by 2010. Full Story »

UK team clears path for massive ocean iron fertilization trial

January 6, 2009 - Best of the web - Scientists show that melting ice releases iron, paving the way for man-made iron fertilization off the Falklands coast. Full Story »

CMR Fuel Cells plans to return money, delist from AIM

January 5, 2009 - Exclusive - UK-based hybrid fuel cell developer waits on shareholder approval of plan that was prompted by its plunging stock prices. Full Story »

Report calls recycling a waste of energy

December 5, 2008 - News brief - Institution of Mechanical Engineers suggests paper and plastic are better used for fuel, heat and electricity. Full Story »

German government invests €2.5M in OPV research

December 2, 2008 - News brief - Konarka Technologies spearheads the consortium, which aims to extend the life of organic solar photovoltaics. Full Story »

French researcher boosts efficiency of methanol fuel cell

November 24, 2008 - Best of the web - Study using microfuel cells at room temperature find high efficiencies with low fuel needs, further positioning the energy source for use in consumer devices. Full Story »

Cutting the cost of offshore wind

October 22, 2008 - Exclusive - The U.K.'s Carbon Trust is teaming up with five energy companies in a £30 million initiative to tackle rising costs in the industry. Full Story »

Liquavista launches low-power displays

October 17, 2008 - Exclusive - The Netherlands-based company says its electrowetting displays use about 90 percent less power than LCDs. Full Story »

Masdar takes stake in London Array

October 17, 2008 - News brief - The Abu Dhabi group bought 20 percent of the giant offshore wind power project from Germany's E.ON. Full Story »
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