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With cautious optimism, Greenstone, challenged by higher energy costs, is looking to jump-start its economy by becoming a leader in biofuels.

Environmental groups are not the only ones voicing opposition to the province's proposed clearcut guidelines.

Wind power may be the future attraction for engineers relocating in the North. The Ontario Wind Power Task Force Industrial Report states there is a shortage of Canadians educated in the area of wind power.

Timmins' three-year effort to study the commercial and economic merits behind using re-circulated mine water to heat and cool buildings will likely enter a pilot project phase sometime in early January 2004.

The building of Inco's Super Stack in 1972 is regarded as the single most important innovation in improving Sudbury's air quality.

A joint effort between management and staff at Inco Ltd. has helped the company realize over $20 million in energy savings over the past four years. Inco Ltd. has taken a lead in energy conservation and has recently been awarded for its efforts.

Superior Wind Energy received the long-awaited green light in late November to begin the process of building a wind farm near Sault Ste. Marie.

The impending international ratification of the Kyoto Protocol has given renewed hope to a Timmins-based biotechnology company.

Northern Ontario industry leaders are awaiting more details from the federal government on their approach to curb global warming.

The opening up of Crown properties to wind power development has opened a door for a North Bay consultant. Terry Wojick owns Northern Wind Power, a wind assessment firm.