Bellona nuclear digest. May 2024
A survey of events in the field of nuclear and radiation safety relating to Russia and Ukraine.
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Biofuel can replace other energy sources
Publish date: January 16, 2007
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Biofuel can replace other energy sources
According to Finish scientists, biofuel can become a single energy source for people during the next 20-30 years.
The scientists think that people can fulfill their energy needs with the help of biofuel production technology, based on plants photosynthesis. About two percent of the Earth’s territory is required, ITAR TASS reports.
Photosynthesis reaction for biofuel production is based on sugar preparation. This sugar is to be converted into bioethanol and used as vehicles fuel.
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UN ban on heavy fuel oil in the Arctic come into effect
But it’s unlikely to impact emissions from shipping along the Northern Sea Route.
Monthly Highlights from the Russian Arctic, May 2024
In this news digest, we monitor events that impact the environment in the Russian Arctic. Our focus lies in identifying the factors that contribute to pollution and climate change.
Russia might restart the Ukrainian nuclear plant it seized, our new report shows
The following op-ed, written by Bellona’s Charles Digges, originally appeared in The Moscow Times. In recent months, the Russian nuclear in...