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Chemically Green is Going Social

Chemically Green is Going Social

By on October 28, 2008 in Chemically Green

I’m proud to announce that Chemically Green is becoming increasingly more attuned to social media.  It’s a great way for me to keep up on news in green/biofuel arena.  In response, I’ve created a Twitter account so that you may keep a closer watch on Chemically Green and my latest posts.  Follow me on Twitter, [...]

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Freezing Temperatures Follow Al Gore to Harvard!

By on October 24, 2008 in Global Warming

Did Al Gore get Frozen Out when Presenting His Speech on Global Warming at Harvard University? Picture Credit: This picture is not real Did Al Gore plan on the freezing temperatures at Harvard this week as he presents his speech on Global Warming? Note, the speech was presented on Wednesday night, the coldest night in [...]

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The Impossible Dream? 50% Cellulosic Ethanol

By on October 20, 2008 in ethanol

Picture Credit: Anemergencystop Is the U.S. Falling behind on Meeting its 2022 Goal of 50% Mandated Cellulose Ethanol (biofuels)? The government has ordered (mandated) that 36 billion gallons of biofuel be blended into the fuel supply by 2022. Of that, 16 billion must be cellulosic ethanol. No more than 15 billion can be corn ethanol, [...]

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Some Pig: Bailout Dollars Allocated to Green Projects

By on October 17, 2008 in pork earmarks

Pork Rules Pork Rules Picture Credit: Denver Museum of Nature We use to hear about government subsidies for the people, but with the massive bailout just completed, I believe we the people are subsidizing the government more ways than we can imagine. The bailout bill had some real goodies for the environment and green projects. [...]

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Is Jatropha Curcas Biodiesel Losing out to Algae Biodiesel?

By on October 13, 2008 in Biofuels

Picture Credit: Benjamin Arseguel A recent post on Chemically Green “The Truth About Jatropha Curcas” lists the pros and cons for growing Jatropha Curcas. India, which has researched extensively in growing Jatropha, has been investing heavily in Jatropha Curcas for biofuel production for their own automobile transportation. Early reports on Jatropha Curcas stated this bush [...]

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Riding the OPEC Oil Roller Coaster

By on October 10, 2008 in oil

Picture Credit: Warner Schnell We are all familiar with the old phrase: “What Goes Up Will Come Down,” so has the Oil Bubble burst because of economic conditions? How long will the lower prices last?

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California Needs A Bailout Loan! Who’s next?

By on October 3, 2008 in Financial Crisis

Picture Credit: Alvhyttan SACRAMENTO –”California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, alarmed by the ongoing national financial crisis, warned Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson on Thursday that the state might need an emergency loan of as much as $7 billion from the federal government within weeks. The warning comes as California is close to running out of cash [...]

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The Truth is Painful. Most People Don’t Care!

By on October 2, 2008 in Financial Crisis

Green but not Forgotten! Picture Credit: Marty (Slidewayze) “No matter how good you are at something, there is always about a million people better than you.” – Homer Simpson Headline News: Senate Version of Bailout Bill is up to $850 Billion Dollars. Will anyone guess what the final total bill will be when voted on? [...]

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