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Bacteria Engineered to Turn Carbon Dioxide Into Liquid Fuel

December 13, 2009

Synechococcus ElongatusGlobal climate change has prompted efforts to drastically reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas produced by burning fossil fuels.

In a new approach, researchers from the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science have genetically modified a cyanobacterium to consume carbon dioxide and produce the liquid fuel isobutanol, which holds great potential as a gasoline alternative. The reaction is powered directly by energy from sunlight, through photosynthesis.

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Nuclear Power and Declining Uranium Stocks

October 30, 2008

The recent dramatic rise in oil prices has encouraged most governments to back energy polices which do not include oil. Most countries have signed up to policies which will cut carbon emissions. To achieve both of these goals they are turning to nuclear energy.

The European Union was unable to agree to a timetable to manage climate change because they could not agree on costs and the type of acceptable alternative fuels. McCain is promising 40 new nuclear power plants by 2030, while Barack Obama has concluded that they can not achieve their climate change goals, unless they include nuclear power. The French are already committed to nuclear power.

But where is all the uranium ore going to come from to fuel these power stations?

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The Truth About Water Fuel Technology

July 3, 2008

Water Fuel TechnologyOver the past few months, you may have heard on the news or Internet how people are using plain water to power their car. It’s an amazing story, especially with $5/gallon gas in the US, and $10/gallon gas in Europe, but it it true?

In fact, basic water fuel technology does work and has been around since World War II, when it was used in tanks and fighter plane engines. These simple water injection systems helped to increase gas mileage and cool engine temperatures under harsh conditions.

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