Just say no to coal to liquid
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While the coal industry in the U.S. is working hard to promote coal to liquid fuel as the way towards energy independence, an article in the International Herald Tribune points out the potential environmental impact of such a strategy. According to a National Coal Council report, America could produce 2.6 million barrels of diesel per day if we invested $211 billion in coal-to-liquid refineries in the next 20 years. The mining required to reach this level of fuel production could destroy large areas of the country, while offering very few well-paying jobs. The coal-to-liquid process would also add significant greenhouse gas emissions. The author prefers the use of coal to produce electricity, which can then be used in plug-in hybrid cars. The coal boosters seem less interested in this path, since it undercuts the industry's goal of becoming "the OPEC of coal". It seems the coal industry wants to replace the existing monopoly in supplies with a new monopoly of coal supplies. [Source: International Herald Tribune]
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CaseStack 5:50PM (6/28/2006)
Contact: The Green Rebate
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CaseStack Kicks Off the Green Rebate Program
Logistics Leader Supports the Environment and Economy by
Launching Biodiesel-fuel Rebate Program
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — CaseStack, Inc. announces today the beginning of a two month Green Rebate Program designed to promote the use of biodiesel fuel. This environmentally-friendly program works by offering a rebate to truck drivers who fill up with biodiesel fuel while carrying a CaseStack load.
The Green Rebate Program, which begins July 1st and ends September 1st 2006, offers a rebate of 10 cents per gallon, up to $50.00 for the truck drivers. Complete detailed information can be obtained through CaseStack’s website (www.casestack.com), by calling toll free 1-866-567-6644 or by texting the word ‘green’ to 30364.
Biodiesel is the fuel of the future, a clean burning alternative fuel, made from renewable resources such as soybean oil and other natural fats and vegetable oils. The fuel can be blended with petroleum diesel at any level. Biodiesel is biodegradable and non-flammable. There is no mechanical conversion needed; the common blend of 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent diesel (B20) works in any diesel engine and can be used in existing engines as well as in fuel injection equipment.
The positive effects of biodiesel are limitless. Not only does it emit fewer harmful pollutants into our atmosphere as compared to conventional diesel but it also reduces tailpipe emissions and visible smoke. Biodiesel supports the welfare of Americans by being less hazardous to truck drivers and promoting the revival of American farmers through soy consumption.
Companies can also participate by taking part in the Green Consolidation Program where they can contribute seamlessly to the environment without making drastic changes to their operations. CaseStack will identify all participating companies as Green Partners and include them in all recognition marketing such as national and regional targeted advertising campaigns, PR announcements and viral marketing. The Green Consolidation Program is the first of many goodwill programs CaseStack plans on implementing over the years.
“Sustainability is good business” said Dan Sanker, president and CEO of CaseStack. “CaseStack’s work in encouraging the use biodiesel with its many positive benefits including the reduction of air pollution, greenhouse gasses and cancer risk to truckers will help preserve the environment for generations to come.”
CaseStack, Inc., a California-based logistics outsourcing company, provides a unique offering of web-based logistics technology, national warehousing network, and industry leading transportation consolidation programs. CaseStack has a fast-growing, broad client base in the consumer packaged goods industry. Their large industry presence will benefit the implementation of this environmentally friendly program.
The CaseStack Green Consolidation Program and the Green Rebate Program is endorsed by the National Biodiesel Board.
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CaseStack 5:50PM (6/28/2006)
Contact: The Green Rebate
Phone: (310) 473-8885, ext.162
E-mail: biodiesel@casestack.com
CaseStack Kicks Off the Green Rebate Program
Logistics Leader Supports the Environment and Economy by
Launching Biodiesel-fuel Rebate Program
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — CaseStack, Inc. announces today the beginning of a two month Green Rebate Program designed to promote the use of biodiesel fuel. This environmentally-friendly program works by offering a rebate to truck drivers who fill up with biodiesel fuel while carrying a CaseStack load.
The Green Rebate Program, which begins July 1st and ends September 1st 2006, offers a rebate of 10 cents per gallon, up to $50.00 for the truck drivers. Complete detailed information can be obtained through CaseStack’s website (www.casestack.com), by calling toll free 1-866-567-6644 or by texting the word ‘green’ to 30364.
Biodiesel is the fuel of the future, a clean burning alternative fuel, made from renewable resources such as soybean oil and other natural fats and vegetable oils. The fuel can be blended with petroleum diesel at any level. Biodiesel is biodegradable and non-flammable. There is no mechanical conversion needed; the common blend of 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent diesel (B20) works in any diesel engine and can be used in existing engines as well as in fuel injection equipment.
The positive effects of biodiesel are limitless. Not only does it emit fewer harmful pollutants into our atmosphere as compared to conventional diesel but it also reduces tailpipe emissions and visible smoke. Biodiesel supports the welfare of Americans by being less hazardous to truck drivers and promoting the revival of American farmers through soy consumption.
Companies can also participate by taking part in the Green Consolidation Program where they can contribute seamlessly to the environment without making drastic changes to their operations. CaseStack will identify all participating companies as Green Partners and include them in all recognition marketing such as national and regional targeted advertising campaigns, PR announcements and viral marketing. The Green Consolidation Program is the first of many goodwill programs CaseStack plans on implementing over the years.
“Sustainability is good business” said Dan Sanker, president and CEO of CaseStack. “CaseStack’s work in encouraging the use biodiesel with its many positive benefits including the reduction of air pollution, greenhouse gasses and cancer risk to truckers will help preserve the environment for generations to come.”
CaseStack, Inc., a California-based logistics outsourcing company, provides a unique offering of web-based logistics technology, national warehousing network, and industry leading transportation consolidation programs. CaseStack has a fast-growing, broad client base in the consumer packaged goods industry. Their large industry presence will benefit the implementation of this environmentally friendly program.
The CaseStack Green Consolidation Program and the Green Rebate Program is endorsed by the National Biodiesel Board.
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Stephane Dumas 10:13PM (6/28/2006)
Strange then no one mentionned yet "biomass to liquid" (BTL) althought http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biomass_to_liquid
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Cervus 8:52AM (6/29/2006)
When it comes to using either Saudi Arabian oil or American coal, I'll take the coal.
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Glenn A. 10:54AM (6/29/2006)
We should have done the coal-to-liquids fuel 30 years ago and short-circuited the OPEC countries.
Now, let's use our brains and go with plug-in electric cars and electric hybrids instead, since we have the technology.
Makes much more sense. Which is probably why it won't happen, unfortunately.
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