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Green news harvest: ‘green bricks’ clean air, Abengoa’s big solar deals
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- A sampling of green-tech news with quick commentary.
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Dutch town tests ‘air-purifying’ concrete: AFP
“Green bricks” that convert harmful air pollutants into harmless nitrates in sunlight will be tested this year. Sounds extremely clever. -
Five Fuel-Saving Technologies - Car And Driver
Everybody seems to want a plug-in hybrid or hydrogen fuel cell but mass-produced models are a few years away. Check out some near-term technology options for efficiency. -
Abengoa Rakes in $426M for 4 Solar Power Plants - Earth2Tech
Spanish renewable energy giant will use a range of solar technologies to install 300 megawatts worth of electricity. -
ReCellular Announces Investment, Expansion - Press release
Cell phone recycler adds $15 million in investment, a sign that recycling ewaste could be profitable. -
Green from Green: Rising Energy Costs May be Good News for ‘Clean Tech’ Firms — and Their Investors - Knowledge@Wharton
More on the Internet bubble versus clean tech bubble discussion. -
Energy dilemma: Cheap or green? - Economist.com
Snapshot from Britain on the social challenges of investing in clean energy over cheaper, dirty sources. -
Blackstone Establishes Cleantech Energy Group - Press release
More big private equity money moving in. -
Cellulosic Ethanol Primer: I Like the Name “Celluline” : Gas 2.0
Good primer to get the basics on ethanol production. -
Philippe Starck Turns His Attention to Ecology - NYTimes.com
For you design-conscious, an interview with Philippe Starck who is intent on democratizing “ecology” with beautiful objects. -
Kangaroo farming would cut greenhouse gases: study - Reuters
Now, can we convince the Australians to savor a ‘roo steak and chips?
The famed designer’s planned home wind turbine.
(Credit: Philippe Starck Network)
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[Via CNET - News.com]
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