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Scientists report breakthrough in seaweed biofuel

Energy experts believe that seaweed holds enormous potential as a biofuel alternative to coal and oil, and US-based scientists say they have unlocked the secret of turning its sugar into energy.

Posted: January 20th, 2012 in Latest News Stories,World | Read More »

P1 B down the drain in Arroyo-era jatropha project—DOST chief

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The Department of Science and Technology said the Arroyo administration should have started small with a project to explore the viability of the jatropha plant as an alternative fuel source, a failed venture that has cost the country around P1 billion in losses.

Posted: November 5th, 2011 in Latest News Stories,Nation | Read More »

Aquino leads ‘war vs water hyacinths’

THE GRAND GREEN RIVER.  President Aquino standing on the Delta Bridge points to a section of the Rio Grande de Mindanao river carpeted with water hyacinths during his inspection of the flooded areas in Maguindanao on Wednesday. About 20 hectares clogged by water lilies had to be cleared often by hand. Two and a half hectares remain to be cleared. Trailing the President is the Presidential Security Group commander, Col. Ramon Chito Mateo Dizon.  MALACAÑANG PHOTO

After surveying the devastation from the air, President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday checked on disaster relief efforts in Cotabato City and vowed more aid for ravaged communities in their “war versus water hyacinths,” a green menace being blamed for one of the worst floods in Mindanao in recent years. Mr. Aquino conducted an aerial [...]

Posted: June 23rd, 2011 in Featured Gallery,Headlines,Nation,Photos & Videos | Read More »

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