Peshawar, Pakistan (AFP) Feb 21, 2009 - One person was killed and two wounded in northwest Pakistan on Saturday when a bomb exploded near a fuel tanker destined for NATO forces in Afghanistan, an official said.
Washington (AFP) Feb 20, 2009 - Most conflicts fought in the second half of the last century were waged in biologically diverse, fragile places, with many negative consequences and a few surprising positive ones, a study said Friday.
Washington (UPI) Feb 20, 2009 - British Prime Minister Winston Churchill once famously described the Soviet Union as a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. While Kremlinologists during the Cold War attempted to discern the military intentions of the Evil Empire, since 1991 the focus has shifted to attempting to discern the patterns of Moscow's energy policies.
Cape Town, South Africa (SPX) Feb 20, 2009 - There is huge potential for biofuel production in sub-Saharan African countries such as Nigeria, Uganda and Angola, provided there is a concerted effort from key stakeholders. The production of feedstock and the fuel itself would ultimately lead to socio-economic improvement and, with the correct implementation and management, the controversy about feedstock used for fuel vs. food can be resolved.
Washington DC (SPX) Feb 20, 2009 - According to the latest figures published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) in its Electric Power Monthly report released on February 13, 2009, renewable sources of electricity enjoyed significant growth during the past year while nuclear and coal both experienced notable declines.
Vancouver, Canada (SPX) Feb 20, 2009 - Suncor Energy Products and Suncor Energy (U.S.A.), both wholly owned subsidiaries of Suncor Energy, and Lignol have determined it prudent not to enter into a joint venture to pursue the development of a cellulosic ethanol commercial demonstration plant in Grand Junction, Colorado given the instability of energy prices, the uncertainty in the capital markets and the general market malaise.
Perth, Australia (SPX) Feb 20, 2009 - Orbital and Sygma Motors - Engenharia, Industria E Comercio de Motores Ltda of Brazil are pleased to announce that agreement has been reached on two significant engineering programs, with Vale Solutions in Energy (VSE) as the end customer.
Van Buren TWP MI (SPX) Feb 20, 2009 - Ricardo has revealed the development of technology that optimizes ethanol-fueled engines to a level of performance that exceeds gasoline engine efficiency and approaches levels previously reached only by diesel engines.
Arlington VA (SPX) Feb 19, 2009 - The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute applauds congressional leaders for bringing to President Obama an economic stimulus bill, which he signed yesterday, that provides numerous incentives to upgrade the nation's heating and cooling system infrastructure, creating thousands of jobs, reducing buildings' energy costs, and helping achieve the nation's environmental goals faster.
Washington (UPI) Feb 19, 2009 - For much of the rush to develop the Caspian's hydrocarbon riches, it's been the Moscow and Washington (and Western Europe) show, with China distantly waiting in the wings.
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 19, 2009 - Nigerian petroleum officials warn that the recent spike in attacks on oil and gas installations in the Niger Delta may have further hampered production and reduced output below recent lows over the last several years.
Chicago (AFP) Feb 19, 2009 - Oil giant BP agreed to pay 179 million dollars to settle a federal lawsuit over pollution at its Texas City plant, the site of a deadly explosion, officials said Thursday.
Chicago IL (SPX) Feb 19, 2009 - Field work and computer simulations in Michigan and Wisconsin are helping biofuels researchers understand the basics of getting home-grown energy from the field to consumers.
Thousand Oaks CA (SPX) Feb 19, 2009 - A new crop management guide is available for producers interested in learning more about growing switchgrass as a non-food, low-carbon source for biofuels and biopower.
Ottawa (AFP) Feb 19, 2009 - Visiting US President Barack Obama and Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper agreed on Thursday to cooperate on environmental protection and energy security, said Harper.
Tehran (UPI) Feb 19, 2009 - Iran's recent deal with neighboring Azerbaijan to build a pipeline to import 6.5 billion cubic meters of natural gas a year underlines its energy weakness as the United States strives to secure global backing for harsh new sanctions on the Islamic Republic.
