Archive | May, 2008

The Inconvient Truth about Ethanol Subsidies

by chemicallygreen.com on 28. May, 2008 in ethanol

“Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do a little.”- Edmund Burke “Sooner or later everyone sits down to a banquet of consequences.” – Robert Louis Stevenson What did you pay for gasoline today? While I was half filling up my gas tank this morning, I noticed a [...]

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Ethanol Vehicle Fuel: Handle With Care!

by chemicallygreen.com on 20. May, 2008 in ethanol

(Credit: Caroline McCarthy/CNET News.com) Last week, I had a chance to check out a new device for making ethanol for use as a fuel in personal vehicles. This new system, which was introduced earlier this year, The EFuel100 MicroFueler,™ is the world’s first portable ethanol micro-refinery system, making it possible for homeowners and small businesses [...]

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Will a Volcanic Eruption in Chile Cause Climate Cooling?

by chemicallygreen.com on 19. May, 2008 in climate change

For those who missed it, or did not see the pictures of the recent volcano eruption in Chile, check out the YouTube video showing the enormous amounts of ash being spewed into the atmosphere. The question is: Will the ash, being belched into the atmosphere, have a devastating effect on climate change? If so, will [...]

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What? Only 51% Say Global Warming is Already Happening?

by chemicallygreen.com on 13. May, 2008 in climate change

Some economists and OPEC are saying that crude oil could possible hit $200.00 a barrel as oil continues to set record prices on a regular basis. The president of OPEC, Chalkib Kheilil,wants OPEC to continue pumping oil at current production, even though the U.S. and Europe has requested OPEC to increase oil output. Unfortunately, these [...]

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