It is the automaker's second partnership with an startup this year that is attempting to create an alternative fuel from something other than corn. via Boston.com

NStar electric customers in Massachusetts will be able to buy renewable energy directly from wind farms under a newly approved billing option. via TheBostonChannel

The concern for our environment no longer remains in the realm of NGO activism and student projects. It is a real-time concern that stares us in the eye at every moment. Global warming, changing seasons, depleting forests, expanding deserts, melting glaciers and ice at the poles and increasing sea levels, food shortage, climatic aberration and suffocating pollution are glaring manifestations of an environment on the brink of turning into a global catastrophe. (more…)

"There's no doubt some people, businesses talk a better game than they act. That will backfire. Companies which only join initiatives and don't engage put themselves at risk."

INDUSTRY must follow through on climate change commitments despite a threatened economic slowdown, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Prince Charles said today. via News.com.au

A bakery owner is asking Congress, "Why are we putting food in our gas tanks instead of our stomachs?" At a hearing on high food costs, Richard Reinwald said he's paying more for ingredients because crops are ... via WEAR

"I have to say the news that Shell wishes to sell its stake I would describe as very disappointing. "And I think a lot of people would want to understand why that was the case, especially in a week in which the company has announced record profits."

Shell has announced plans to sell its stake in the world's largest offshore wind power scheme. via 96.7 & 97.5 Ocean FM

The state reform school near Custer has a new boiler system that takes advantage of alternative energy. via KELO-TV Sioux Falls

"Last year, we were less than 8 percent, and even most of that was manufacturing for overseas markets."

Published 12:00 am PDT Thursday, May 1, 2008 Story appeared in EDITORIALS section, Page B7 It is great to see that we finally have some national unity on energy policy. via Sacramento Bee Newspaper

Powerenz, a manfacturer and retailer of portable solar power systems in Georgia, has designed a system to help pilots power up their light airplane avionics without having to start the engine. It can power up the aircraft avionics silently, without smoke, and without wasting aircraft fuel. The unit can be used for approximately 90 minutes before the portable battery required recharging. The entire system can be housed in either a heavy-duty tool-carrying case, a military tanker?s tool bag, or in a hard case. (more…)

"This is the first price boom we've seen since the 1970s"

You may have to get used to paying more for your groceries for another two years or more. via ArkansasMatters