The Belltower, Samford University

February 3, 2006

Conference Will Explore Promise of New Energy Sources

"... The school's Center for Biotechnology, Law and Ethics is hosting 'Biofuels and the New Energy Economy,' a free-admission conference featuring six noted national energy experts currently involved in research, public policy and development of traditional and alternative energy sources..."

With fossil fuels continuing to climb in price, what are the practical current and future possibilities of other energy sources? How do environmental concerns (including global warming), increasing demand, and limited supplies impact our future energy economy? more...

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