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Green tech finds (11/27/09)

Thankful for green technology? So are we… here are this week’s finds.

• Fresh water + salt water = energy: Norwegian power company Statkraft opened the world’s first osmotic energy plant on Tuesday.
  
  
• Storage start-ups get federal funding: Big announcement of federal smart grid funding on Tuesday… and energy storage start-ups shared in the largess.

Spices that kill

Killer spices: Rosemary, Mint, and Thyme

If you like to cook, or just enjoy a good meal, than you’re probably a fan of spices such as rosemary, thyme, clove, and mint. Turns out these seasonings can be deadly… to bugs. A group of Canadian scientists are researching the insecticidal value of these spices, and that could be good news for farmers looking to meet growing demand for organic fruits and vegetables.