Energy

Oil content variation of purging nut (Jatropha Curcas Linn.) seeds in Uttarakhand

A study was conducted to assess the oil content variation in Jatropha curcas seeds collected from seven sites varying in altitude and at different fruit maturity stages from wasteland and cultivable land.

Publication Date: 
01/06/2009
Rajneesh Mahajan, Imliakum Pongen, Som Dutt & et al
Annals of Forestry
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Wastelands, Biofuel, Energy, Himachal Pradesh, Solan (D)
Energy

Access to sustainable energy: what role for international oil and gas companies?

Development experts agree that ensuring access to sustainable
modern energy services is critical to achieving the Millennium
Development Goals. Some 2.4 billion people still use traditional
biomass fuels for cooking, often facing the risk of indoor air
pollution, while about 1.6 billion people have no access to
electricity. This report explores how international oil and

Publication Date: 
01/06/2009
Emma Wilson, Brian Shaad
IIED
Tags:
Environment, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Biofuel, Energy, Oil, Natural Gas, Industry, Nigeria, Sustainable Development, Coal
Energy

EPA proposes renewable fuel standard

The US Environmental Protection Agency released its expected Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) detailing the implementation of changes to the existing Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS1) as required by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA).

Publication Date: 
01/06/2009
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Land Use, Fuel Standards, Green House Gases, Energy Policy, Renewable Energy, Biofuel, Energy, United States Of America (US)
Energy

Brazil Hopes To Team Up With China In Bi