BP says plans to invest in biofuels this year

ST. GALLEN, Switzerland (MarketWatch) — BP PLC’s (BP.LN) plans to invest $1.5 billion in biofuels in 2011 but won’t do so at the expense of food security in the countries where it does invest, Chief Executive Robert Dudley said Friday. “It is our policy…We will not invest in biofuel, in corn-based ethanol, on lands used … Read more

2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Offer a Practical Roadmap

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommend shifts in food consumption patterns, encouraging people to eat more of some foods and nutrients and less of others. The Dietary Guidelines encourage Americans to eat more: · Whole grains · Vegetables · Fruits · Low-fat or fat-free milk, yogurt and cheese or fortified soy beverages · Vegetable oils such … Read more

Norway’s REC building solar power plant in Italy

OSLO Feb 3 (Reuters) – Norwegian solar energy firm REC  said on Thursday it is building a 24-megawatt plant in Italy. Construction of the facility in Lazio has already begun and would use 100,000 REC solar modules. “The plant will produce around 37 million kilowatt-hours, equal to the energy consumption of around 14,000 families,” the … Read more