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News you might have missed: 27 Feb. 2009

newspapersMissed a few of the latest cleantech headlines? Greenbang is here to keep you up to date:

  • Honda plans to build a research and test facility in Kazusa Akademia Park that will research practical ways to produce non-food-based cellulosic ethanol;
  • First Direct says it’s become the first UK bank to receive certification from the Carbon Trust Standard. The bank has reduced its annual carbon emissions by 14 percent since 2007;
  • The Telegraph reports that Japanese researchers are working to develop a flexible wallpaper television screen based on organic electroluminescence (OLED) technology;
  • Pacific Ethanol says low oil prices have made it necessary to temporarily shut down its ethanol plant in Idaho;
  • Earth Biofuels is changing its name to Evolution Energy as part of a new business strategy focusing on the development of renewable energy.

Published by:

Dan Ilett

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