 Lufthansa says biofuel trials successful, but should they continue?
After a six-month practical trial involving biosynthetic fuel, Lufthansa has announced the first positive results. According to initial calculations, carbon dioxide emissions were reduced by 1,471 tonnes. However, environmental groups such as Friends of the Earth are critical, saying the trials were just “a convenient smokescreen for aviation expansion” and that biofuels cause food shortages. | Great progress made in 2011, says IRENA 
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is still a few months shy of its official first birthday, but Adnan Z. Amin, its Director-General, is happy that "so much has been accomplished in the last nine months, saying that the Agency “has gained the internal strengths and international reputation that will position it for the challenging year ahead”. | United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi seeks young talent to work on renewable energy
The Masdar Institute of Technology, based in Abu Dhabi (UAE) is looking to bring in young talent for its renewable energy and sustainability research laboratory. The option is open to young graduates from around the world provided they have excellent English and are able to overcome the most stringent tests of knowledge, intelligence and ability to innovate. | Biofuels Biotech visionary says 2012 a critical year for bioenergy Modern tractors can use pure second-gen vegetable oils, finds EU project Biogas Ireland
Irish biogas research fuelled by new funding Biomass Kenya
Plans in place to build Kenya’s first biomass plant Foundation announces new award intended to stimulate bio-fuels innovation Global biomass investments to top $100 billion by 2021 Electric/Hybrid United States
Report on testing electric vehicles hoped to improve V2G systems Global auto companies committed to electromobility finds KPMG Panorama Fossil fuels received more than €320 billion in aid in 2010 United States
NREL publishes e-maps of renewable resources Environment jeopardised by economic bail-out plans, warns WWF 51% of German renewables owned by citizens Agenda Power Generation Europe and Middle East 2012 MiaGreen 2012 Expo & Conference (4th edition) | 
