Green-News: Wednesday 12.10.08
- Lasers are cool! And laser systems like that can be used to measure carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Measuring carbon from space is difficult. But a new idea would utilize two laser beams and wavelengths to identify and understand carbon cycles; ScienceDaily reports.
- A cruise ship has run aground on Antarctica's western peninsula. The passengers and crew were rescued but officials fear the vessel may be leaking unknown amounts of oil. This could cause long-lasting damage the pristine channel and local environment; via National Geographic News.
- Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are spreading. According to reports, GMOs account for 9% of total land used for agriculture around the world. Experts are concerned. The side effects of GMOs are largely unknown and their benefits have yet to materialize; from Green Living Tips.
- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger warned that the world economic crisis should not slow down efforts to fight global climate change. Times might be tight. But he claims there is far more risk in status quo, i.e. burning fossil fuels and destroying forests, than delaying action; via the AFP.
- A fungus from the Patagonian Rain Forest in South America could be a new source of biofuel. Gliocladium roseum can produce hydrogen and carbon molecules that are very similar to diesel, which could replace hydrocarbons normally derived from fossil fuels; ENN investigates.
- More biofuel news! Scientists have figured out a way to convert E. coli bacteria into fuel. By genetically rewiring E. coli’s metabolism, its natural alcohols can make a super biofuel. However, recent experiments are discouraging. The amount of fuel produced is too low; from NewScientist.
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