The DOE and USDA are giving $47 million to eight biofuel research and development projects. Vietnam is also getting support from the Asian Development Bank for biofuel adoption. And the EPA recognizes leading pledges for their Change the World campaign with Energy Star.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the infamous Chernobyl nuclear disaster and in its honor, the European commission has signed a renewed nuclear deal with Ukraine. Also, the results of the Shell Eco-Marathon contest and biofueled race car takes home second place in race.