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Policy Initiatives 05US-India bilateral cooperation on energy and climate change...

Business & Markets 06India’s 2012 ethanol output likely to rise 29%...

Finance & Investments 11California biodiesel company gets $1.8mn grant...

R & D - Technology 13Indian researchers study lipid production potential of fungi.. Climate Change & Environment 14Climate change to cost Latin America $100bn by 2050...

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Dear Readers,

The London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay started from Land’s End on 19th May 2012. While the preparations for 2012 Summer Olympic Games in full gear, with the city expected to welcome over 10,000 athletes from 204 participating countries, the world is anxious not only to watch the records and medals, but also to check on how green are the ‘most sustainable Olympics ever’.

The event is going to be a priceless experience for sports-lovers but at the same time it is also hoped that it would stand for unveiling new benchmarks on orga-nizing a green, sustainable global event, amidst thou-sands of spectators and millions of movements and activities. From building to transportation, food court to recycling waste, carbon emissions to habitat conserva-tion to water recycling, everything has been covered under the realm of sustainability. Recycling and re-use have remained the core areas of focus for the organiz-ers of the games and the recycling rate is estimated at nearly 70 per cent, which would be remarkable indeed. The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has set a target of 50 per cent cut in carbon emissions compared to if the Olympics was conducted in a business-as-usual manner. This is assumed to be achieved through a combination of energy conservation and using green electricity suppliers.

Besides the Olympics, June 2012 also remained sig-nificant due to the celebration of the 40th World Envi-ronment Day (5th June 2012). The day was celebrated world over with commemorating acts marking the 40th anniversary of UNEP. Interestingly, the theme this year was “Green Economy : Does It Include You?” where Green Economy has been expressed as an economy which is low carbon, resource efficient and socially in-clusive.

Needless to mention that the theme proves to be a booster dose for platforms such as Bio-Energy Council of India that aims at promoting bio-energy as a clean and sustainable source of energy. With sustainability top of mind all over the world, let’s pledge to opt for becoming green as much as possible !

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Policy Initiatives

INDIAUS-India bilateral cooperation on energy and climate change http://www.orissadiary.com/Shownews.asp?id=34540

Odisha to enact law to keep Chilika pollution free http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-18/pollution/32298032_1_chilika-development-authority-chilika-lake-prawn

West Bengal plants in national green rating survey http://www.indiablooms.com/BusinessDetailsPage/2012/businessDetails040612b.php

India introduces e-waste management rulesThe E-Waste Management and handling rules are applicable to both manufacturers of electrical goods and consumers of electronic equipment who will now need to maintain records of e-waste.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/india-introduces-e-waste-management-rules-new-transfer-pricing-rule-allows-other-method-nair-co-2012-06-06

Ahmedabad Municipality plans by-laws for waste disposalThe by-laws, to be framed, consist of methods for storage, collection, segregation, delivery and trans-portation of solid waste and it will be applicable to every public and private space, commercial centers, residences and every premise under ownership or occupation of any person within the limits of the civic body

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_a-bad-municipality-plans-by-laws-for-waste-disposal_1699736

NORTH AMERICAMatex Tank Terminal Co. to produce biodiesel in BayonneThe company to build a new, 100 million liter production facility in Bayonne.http://www.nj.com/bayonne/index.ssf/2012/06/canadian_biodiesel_producer_pl.html

USDA to expand biomass crop assistance program http://arkansasnews.com/2012/06/15/usda-to-expand-biomass-crop-assistance-program/

Jefferson County approves tax break for biomass facility http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20120606/NEWS03/706069849

Ministry Of Agriculture launches biogas projectThe Ministry of Agriculture is embarking on a biodigester/biogas project which could save farmers thou-sands of dollars in annual production costs. The biogas system will be installed at Titan Farms Limited in the village of Liberta.

http://www.sknvibes.com/news/newsdetails.cfm/58876

World Environment Day: International Committee of the Red Cross com-mitted to sustainable developmentICRC has been striving to make sustainable development a practical part of its humanitarian work. In-novative experiments – biogas production as part of waste disposal at prisons in Rwanda, Nepal and the Philippines, solar panels driving water pumps in South Sudan and heating water at a Philippine prison, and so on – are being carried out to reduce human impact on the environment.

http://www.icrc.org/eng/resources/documents/feature/2012/sustainable-development-feature-2012-06-04.htm

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Obama backs RE tax incentivesThe EPA has proposed raising the renewable fuel standard volume requirement for biodiesel to 1.28 bn gallons, but a final administration decision on the proposal has been delayed since last fall, creatingsig-nificant uncertainty in the biodiesel industry.

http://westernfarmpress.com/government/obama-backs-renewable-energy-tax-incentives

Cement industry applauds Government of Canada’s investment in Carbon Capture and Reuse InitiativeThis investment will be made under the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario’s Investing in Business Innovation initiative. The contribution will help Pond Biofuels complete a pilot demonstration of a technology developed jointly with St Marys Cement to capture and convert carbon dioxidand other emissions from the cement manufacturing process into oxygen and biomass.http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cement-industry-applauds-government-of-canada-investment-in-carbon-capture-and-reuse-init-tive-160735905.html

AFRICAGhana commits itself to sustainable development http://www.ghananewsagency.org/details/Science/Ghana-commits-itself-to-sustainable-development/?ci=8&ai=45305

OTHER COUNTRIESNational policy crucial to boost biomass sectorThe Government can also encourage banks to distribute more loans, give more incentives to local and foreign investors to come in and set up operations here on converting biomass into power and its by products.

http://www.power-eng.com/news/2012/06/28/national-policy-crucial-to-boost-biomass-sector.html

Japan pledges $3bn at Rio+20 for RE in developing countriesMore than 100 Government leaders are present at the conference, working on how to balance economic development and environmental conservation.

http://japandailypress.com/japan-pledges-3-billion-at-rio20-for-renewable-energy-in-developing-countries-214913

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INDIAIndia’s 2012 ethanol output likely to rise 29%The country’s ethanol production is likely to increase by 29% to 2,170mn liters in 2012 on the back of

higher sugar production. http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-06-27/news/32441337_1_ethanol-output-ethanol-production-sugar-production

India’s Central Leather Research Institute develops tannery waste bio-diesel technology http://www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2012/06/26/indias-clri-develops-tannery-waste-biodiesel-technology/

Punjab to harness solar, biomass power: CM Shahbaz Sharif The Punjab Government has decided to evolve a comprehensive energy road map for meeting domestic

and agricultural requirements through solar energy and biomass in cities and villages. http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2012%5C06%5C08%5Cstory_8-6-2012_pg13_4

Uttar Pradesh building bio-energy value chainBharat Renewable Energy Ltd (BREL), a joint venture of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, is build-ing a bio-energy value chain in the state in coordination with Bio Energy Mission Cell of UP.

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-12/lucknow/32193908_1_bio-energy-biofuel-policy-jatropha

Biogas plants’ benefit visible in Rajshahi rural areasThe people, who never thought of having gas for cooking rice in their remote areas, are now regularly using the same for their domestic purposes like civic life. Currently, more than 400 rural families are using biogas instead of firewood to cook foods and to boost farm and fish production.

http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/more.php?news_id=132531&date=2012-06-11

Clean energy initiative launched in West BengalThe initiative called SPEED (smart power for environmentally sound economic development) will set up these decentralized mini power plants in various rural areas of the country. It will use a large variety of biomass like forest waste, agricultural residues and even municipal solid waste to generate electricity locally.

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/article3490262.ece?homepage=true&ref=wl_home

India to seek 15% of $50bn for renewables from overseasPrime Minister Manmohan Singh plans to spend more than $300bn in the five years to March 2017 to expand India’s electricity systems in an attempt to spur 9% economic growth by then. An increasing share of that may be allocated to renewable projects as lenders shun new conventional power projects that face rising fuel costs.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-12/india-to-seek-15-of-50-billion-for-renewables-from-overseas.html

Tamil Nadu to have world’s first biorefineryhttp://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_tamil-nadu-to-have-worlds-first-biorefinery_1706301

Emissions set to rise in India and ChinaAccording to a UN report emissions in both countries are set to rise as the Asia-Pacific region faces mounting challenges in tackling climate change, water scarcity, species extinction and hazardous waste with their economies forging ahead.

http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/China/Emissions-set-to-rise-in-India-and-China-UN-report/Article1-867214.aspx

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NORTH AMERICAGreen World financial expectations from their first wood pellet plantThe plant allows to get 120,000 tonnes of wood pellets per year.

http://pellets-wood.com/green-world-financial-expectations-from-their-firs-o8710.html

Renewable Energy Group announces New Mexico biodiesel vailability at New REG Clovis TerminalBiodiesel producer and marketer, Renewable Energy Group(R) (REG), recently announced it will estab-lish a B100 wholesale terminal at its yet to be completed biodiesel plant near Clovis, New Mexico. REG-9000(R) branded biodiesel is produced from natural oils, fats and greases and meets or exceeds ASTM quality specifications for biodiesel.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/reg-announces-new-mexico-biodiesel-availability-at-new-reg-clovis-terminal-2012-06-04

North Carolina firm to acquire biomass supply http://biomassmagazine.com/articles/6395/n-c-firm-to-acquire-biomass-supply/

Pennsylvania forms first biomass organizationPBEA plans to focus on maintaining state programs that support biomass use, to educate those involved

in decision making, advocating for more support. http://biomassmagazine.com/articles/6364/penn-forms-first-biomass-organization

EPA launches waste-to-biogas mapping toolThe tool is designed for decision-makers with significant technical expertise in the fields of waste man-agement, waste water treatment and renewable energy

http://biomassmagazine.com/articles/6379/epa-launches-waste-to-biogas-mapping-tool/

Gasification may convert mesquite and juniper wood to usable bioenergyDr. Jim Ansley, Texas AgriLife Research rangeland ecologist in Vernon has conducted study using an adiabatic bed gasifier to convert mesquite and redberry juniper species found in the Southern Great

Plains into usable biogas. http://esciencenews.com/articles/2012/06/06/gasification.may.convert.mesquite.and.juniper.wood.a.usable.bioenergy

Stove designed by US national lab improves lives in Darfur http://www.physicstoday.org/resource/1/phtoad/v65/i6/p26_s1?bypassSSO=1

Cotton acres converted to energy crops subject of new research in Texas http://biomassmagazine.com/articles/6373/cotton-acres-converted-to-energy-crops-subject-of-new-research/

EUROPENew biomass plant at Spanish paper millThe 21.4MW facility is part of a €20mn investment project by Smurfit Kappa to produce energy from biomass as it aims to reduce fossil Co2 emissions. It also increases the mill’s energy generation capacity

by 40% to over 120,000MWh. http://www.bioenergy-news.com/index.php?/Industry-News?item_id=5113

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North Midland Construction bags deal for works on 38MW biomass CHP project in UKThe project, located in Sleaford and developed by UK-based Eco2, will use straw to produce enough power and heat to supply some 65,000 households.

http://www.cospp.com/news/2012/06/21/north-midland-construction-bags-deal-for-works-on-38-mw-biomass-chp-project-in-uk.html

Toilet turns human waste into biofuel, fertilizer in UKAn aeroplane-style vacuum toilet can help turn human waste into electricity and fertilizers. Liquid waste is processed for chemicals such as phosophorous for fertilizers, and solid waste is processed to create

“biogas” to replace natural gas for cooking. http://zeenews.india.com/news/eco-news/toilet-turns-human-waste-into-biofuel-fertiliser_784383.html

UK to plug into green Irish energy http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2012/0615/1224317957264.html

LATIN AMERICABrazil biomass planning 5 plants to burn crop wasteBrazil Biomass Energy is planning five projects with 170MW of capacity, most of which it will sell directly

to users, bypassing Government-organized auctions. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-05/brazil-biomass-planning-five-plants-to-burn-crop-waste.html

Costruction of biogas plant in BrazilThe Plant will capture and treat an estimated 20,000 normal cubic meters per hour (nM3 /hr) of raw land-

fill gas to produce 9,000 nM3/hr of fuel-grade biomethane gas. http://biomassmagazine.com/articles/6375/ex-im-bank-funds-brazil-biogas-project/

AFRICAPhilippine coconut authority agency seeks to increase coco biodiesel blend http://www.sunstar.com.ph/tacloban/local-news/2012/06/05/agency-seeks-increase-coco-biodiesel-blend-225290

Biomass waste technology used to build low-cost Rwanda housingA U.S. company is investing $10mn in a project to build 400 low-cost housing units in Rwanda using a biomass waste technology

http://www.mortgageorb.com/e107_plugins/content/content.php?content.11725

First African RE confab in Accra http://allafrica.com/stories/201206080731.html

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OTHER COUNTRIESNokia uses fuel cells and biogas to power manufacturing for first time in 2011http://www.renewableenergymagazine.com/article/nokia-uses-fuel-cells-and-biogas-to

Biogas to be generated from Buffalos’ wasteRawalpindi—City District government has decided to shift buffalos outside the city and to generate Bio-gas from Buffalos’ waste.

http://pakobserver.net/detailnews.asp?id=160224

Huge algae blooms discovered beneath Arctic icehttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/global-warming/Huge-algae-blooms-discovered-beneath-Arctic-ice/articleshow/13923949.cms

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California biodiesel company gets $1.8mn grantThe grant funds will be used to pioneer new technologies for the production of advanced biofuels at Biodico’s 10mn gallon per year facility at the National Environmental Technology Demonstration Site, at Naval Base Ventura County in Port Hueneme, California.

http://westernfarmpress.com/management/california-biodiesel-company-gets-18-million-grant

3 biodiesel projects land Rural Energy for America Program fundsUSDA announced funding for 450 projects under the Rural Energy for America Program totaling nearly $7.4mn.

http://www.biodieselmagazine.com/articles/8559/3-biodiesel-projects-land-rural-energy-for-america-program-funds

Springboard Biodiesel awarded funding from California Energy Commis-sionCalifornia Energy Commission approved $35mn to hasten the statewide development of green fuels and technology, including funding for a Chico-based manufacturer of small-scale biodiesel-production systems and appliances

http://www.newsreview.com/chico/local-biodiesel-firm-gets-boost/content?oid=6232779

Navajo County will receive $15,000 from the Arizona State Forestry Divi-sion to develop biomass projectshttp://www.azjournal.com/2012/06/15/county-to-receive-forestry-funding/

USDA awards $4mn biomass grant to Chemtexhttp://www.agra-net.com/portal2/renchem/home.jsp?template=newsarticle&artid=20017969746&pubid=ag134

State gives region $1MW for sustainable planningThe program aims to increase green jobs, improve energy efficiency and reduce pollution. The state has awarded $10mn statewide to help pay for creation of such regional plans.

http://www.timesunion.com/business/article/State-gives-region-1M-for-sustainable-planning-3661824.php

Feds sending money to North Carolina, New York farmers for energy cropsNorth Carolina and New York each will receive about $4mn for farmers growing crops used to produce energy.

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2012/06/13/152119/feds-sending-money-to-north-carolina.html

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Overseas Private Investment Corp to invest $175mn in 2 RE fundshttp://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-19/opic-to-invest-175-million-in-two-renewable-energy-funds.html

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Indian researchers study lipid production potential of fungiAccording to research journal Microbial Cell Factories shows that single-cell oils accumulated by oleagi-nous fungi have potential for use as a biodiesel feedstock. These factors were described as being useful in exploring their potential for biodiesel production

http://www.biodieselmagazine.com/articles/8536/indian-researchers-study-lipid-production-potential-of-fungis

Use of bio-CNG in commercial vehicles to be testedThe Automotive Research Association of India will test the bio-CNG produced from bagasse in operating a commercial vehicle, from the Union Ministry for New and Renewable Energy. This will include testing of emission levels, engine performance under different conditions and technical challenges.

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-18/pune/32298055_1_current-production-figures-bio-cng-carbon-dioxide-and-hydroge

NORTH AMERICAAgriLife Research study estimates costs of mesquite biomass delivery for bioenergy useThe study conducted a sensitivity analysis to determine how changes in a variety of factors would affect cost of delivered biomass to the power plant

http://today.agrilife.org/2012/06/25/agrilife-research-study-estimates-costs-of-mesquite-biomass-delivery-for-bioenergy-use/

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Amdavadi has a burden of 3.36 kg of CO2 per dayA worldwide database and analysis of CO2 emission by power plants by a Washington-based think-tank - Center for Global Development. Ahmedabad is responsible for releasing 98.78lakh metric tons of CO2 per annum. Ahmedabad is the sixth largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the country, which contribute to global warming and climate change.

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-27/ahmedabad/32440939_1_carbon-dioxide-greenhouse-gases-power-plants

AMC launches schemes to encourage people’s participation in increasing green cover in the cityAMC launches 2 schemes ‘AMC Green Bond Scheme’ and ‘Own a Tree Concept’ to encourage people’s participation in increasing green cover in the city. The civic body would pay individuals who maintain trees in their private premises for a specific number of years. “Under the proposal, the civic body would pay Rs150 and Rs250 a tree for maintaining and nurturing it for three and five years respectively.

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-29/ahmedabad/32472067_1_tree-census-lakh-trees-tree-count

Coconut industry meet to focus on climate change issueshttp://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/agri-biz/article3573324.ece?ref=wl_industry-and-economy

Global warming causing Himalayan glacier to diminish each yearhttp://zeenews.india.com/news/world-environment-day-2012/global-warming-causing-himalayan-glacier-to-diminish-each-year_780733.html

Nestlé highlights climate change with ‘Science Express’ in IndiaThe ‘Science Express’ is a touring exhibition that aims to raise more than 1.5mn young people’s aware-ness of the impact and challenges of global climate change

http://www.finchannel.com/Main_News/Business/110950_Nestlé_highlights_climate_change_with_‘Science_Express’_in_India/

Gujarat leads with 17.28% of India’s carbon creditsThe National Clean Development Mechanism Authority (NCDMA) under the Union government’s ministry of environment & forest approve 2,231 CDM projects in the country. CDM projects in Gujarat have earned 12.63crore CER credits. The state may be third in India in the number of CDM projects it has but is ahead of all other states in CER earnings.

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_gujarat-leads-with-17-28pct-of-indias-carbon-credits_1698342

Surat civic body to pioneer climate change cellThe new cell will work to Reduce carbon emission by 30% in 3 years its take up mass tree plantation to ensure city has 4lakh trees in 5 years, Reduce dependence on conventional power through green energy promotion, Make Industries shift from lignite to gas-based plants, Make industrial associations set up common solar plants, Develop green housing concept, Carry out regular river purification programmes, Encourage measures related to going green campaign.

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-01/surat/31958260_1_tree-plantation-separate-cell-climate-change

Climate change to increase vector borne diseases in Rajasthanhttp://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-18/jaipur/32298317_1_climate-change-health-sector-mortality

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NORTH AMERICA

Climate change to warm Canada with increased temperatures of up to 2˚C by 2020 and 4˚C by 205080 experts from across the country, released the Climate Change Adaptation Project report, which pro-vides a roadmap for adaptation in Canada.

http://www.canadianunderwriter.ca/pressroom/productDetail.aspx?id=9382

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Aquatic ecosystems release more carbon than land http://www.ianslive.in/news/Aquatic_ecosystems_release_more_carbon_than_land-387392/SCI-TECH%20and%20HEALTH/36

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Climate change to cost Latin America $100bn by 2050According to report, the Washington-based organization called for “forceful” reductions in greenhouse gases to forestall some of the worst consequences of climate change. The bank urged countries in the region to dramatically increase their efforts to prevent climate change and mitigate its negative impacts, including drought, diminishing agricultural yields, vanishing glaciers and raging floods.

http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-06-08/news/32124466_1_climate-change-emissions-curve-earth-summit

AFRICA

Ghana’s rice production will fall due to climate change http://spyghana.com/ghana-general-news/agriculture-news/ghanas-rice-production-will-fall-due-to-climate-change-experts/

Climate change to favor trees over grasses in AfricaA new study in Nature finds that elevated CO2 concentrations should favor trees and woody plants over savannah and grasslands in Africa. While the study’s climate change models predict abrupt shifts at the local level, these changes will seem to occur smoothly when averaged across a continent and viewed over time. http://news.mongabay.com/2012/0629-lark-climate-africa-c3c4.html

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