The race is on: Get methane before it gets us

The race is on to get one vast, untapped source of energy before it gets us: methane hydrates. An ice-like compound of methane trapped within the crystalline structure of frozen water, methane hydrates are found in sediments on the ocean floor, deep under Antarctic ice and below the Arctic permafrost. Globally, methane hydrates could hold twice…

ByThe Global ViewMay 7, 20120Comments

Energy

One energy solution: Converting methane to liquid fuel?

US researchers say they've come closer to finding a way to convert methane gas into a more easily transported liquid fuel. Methane, the primary component of natural gas, is plentiful and more efficient than oil, while producing less pollution. If a low-cost and low-energy way could be found to convert it to liquid form, methane could…

ByThe Global ViewOctober 23, 20090Comments

Smart Cities

Sweet: a mobile, fuel-cell-powered charger

A company based in Albany, New York, this week unveiled a super high-tech, clean-tech gadget that's guaranteed to drive on-the-go geeks wild: a portable, off-the-grid electronic device charger that's powered by a methanol-based fuel cell. MTI MicroFuel Cells says its Mobion charger can provide up to 25 watt-hours of power to mobile phones, digital cameras, portable…

ByThe Global ViewDecember 11, 20081Comment

Smart Cities

Oil firm Vitol buys quarter of carbon crediters

When oil folk go shopping, what do they buy? If Dallas is anything to go by, kidney-shaped pools, shoulder pads, ten gallon hats and even more gallons of gin for the good old gals to drown their sorrows in. If this week's news is anything to go by, they buy stakes in carbon abatement companies. Oil…

ByThe Global ViewApril 30, 20080Comments

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The race is on: Get methane before it gets us

One energy solution: Converting methane to liquid fuel?

Sweet: a mobile, fuel-cell-powered charger

Oil firm Vitol buys quarter of carbon crediters

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