Linux captures the ‘green’ flag, beats Windows 2008 power-saving measures – Network World
Tests give Linux the edge on energy efficiency, although your "wattage may vary."
Toyota develops improved hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle – Reuters
The fuel cell vehicle, for lease in Japan, can go over 500 miles on a tank in very cold temperatures.
Stion leaves photovoltaic patent trail – Gunther Portfolio
Stealthy solar start-up Stion says it will beat everyone on price but never says how. Gunther Portfolio digs into patent applications for clues into its PV material.
Grease shortage worries Oregon’s fledgling biodiesel industry – OregonLive.com
The "grease crisis" is threatening to cripple the biodiesel industry in Oregon.
DuPont eyes generating $1 billion in solar-related revenue – MarketWatch
More solar production in China. The surge in production is expected to bring panel prices down significantly in a couple of years.
Water Arc’s water recycling gets a boost at Cleantech 2008 – Green Prophet
An Israeli firms says that 40 percent of a home’s water, including its gray water, can be reused.
Biofuel backlash: High prices, pollution worries hit consumers – Seattle Times
Reality check on rising prices of biodiesel, which at $6, is $2 more expensive than petro-diesel. Imperium is exporting to Europe where it can charge more, while some plants are being idled (via Earth2Tech).
The Democratic National Convention will run on beer – MainStreet

Coors will convert substandard beer into ethanol which will be used to transport delegates around Denver.
Harnessing microbes to meet our future energy needs – ScienceDaily
Biomass and PV panels aren’t the only way to harness the sun’s energy–tiny microbes can, too, be enlisted, says biotech researcher.

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