Month August 2011

EU plans to convert unused biomass to energy

The project involves 19 countries looking for ways to convert non-food biomass to energy on a massive scale. One particular target is municipal waste. Imagine the savings if what once was dumped in landfills or burned became energy instead.

Did the US cut a deal with the Sinaloa Cartel?

U.S. federal agents allegedly cut a deal with the Sinaloa drug cartel that allowed it to traffic tons of narcotics across the border, in exchange for information about rival cartels, according to documents filed in federal court. The allegations are…

Thought for the Day

“If you’re not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.” – Malcolm X

US Army wants 25% renewable energy by 2025

From their new Army Energy Initiatives Office Task Force The EIO Task Force is dedicated to working with the private sector to execute large-scale renewable energy projects on Army lands. Renewable energy will help the Army increase energy security, generate…