by. John C.K. Daly of OilPrice.com
London UK (SPX) Oct 31, 2011

A recent study, released on 11 October, “Biofuel Markets and Technologies” released by Pike Research states that the global biofuel market will double within the next decade to $183.3 billion from its current level of $82.7 billion, with ethanol production accounting for $78 billion of future worldwide biofuel production, while predicting that biodiesel production will reach $25.5 billion. Read more »

Jaymi Heimbuch
Energy Efficiency

Estimating the amount of energy the Internet uses is no small task. We have to take into account everything — from the embodied energy of Internet-connected devices like smart phones, laptops, e-readers, desktops, cables and wires and of course the servers themselves, as well as the energy consumption of the servers and devices and more. Read more »

COLUMBUS, OHIO — The state of Ohio has withdrawn a dairy labeling regulation implemented in May 2008 that made it unlawful for dairy product marketers in the state to promote “free-from” claims without proper verification. Read more »

ScienceDaily (Sep. 8, 2011) — The potato’s stereotype as a fattening food for health-conscious folks to avoid is getting another revision as scientists report that just a couple servings of spuds a day reduces blood pressure almost as much as oatmeal without causing weight gain. Read more »

Victoria Colliver, Chronicle Staff Writer

San Francisco researchers have discovered that two chemicals commonly used in consumer products – bisphenol A and methylparaben – can interfere with the effectiveness of drugs used to fight breast cancer. Read more »