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Back TO HOMEUK Quality Protocol Unveiled for Waste-Derived Biodiesel
(letsrecycle.com) A protocol designed to boost customer confidence in biodiesel derived from waste cooking oil and rendered animal fats has
July 31, 2009 Read Full Article
Florida Researchers Believe Sweetgum Bacteria Key to Breaking Down Hemicellulose
by Stu Hutson (Southeast Farm Press) Most would identify the tree by its often troublesome, spiky “gumballs,” but what many
July 31, 2009 Read Full Article
New Zealand Bill on Biofuels Standards Sent to Committee
(The National Business Review) A Green Party bill that sets up a standards regime for biofuels sold in New Zealand
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Neste Oil's Renewable Diesel Plant in Finland on Full Capacity
Neste Oil has increased its capacity to produce NExBTL renewable diesel following the start-up of a second dedicated NExBTL plant
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Can Methanol Really Make a Dent in US Oil Demand?
by John Lynn (Energy Tribune) ... Methanol can be produced from a wide variety of feedstocks, including natural gas, coal,
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Obama Administration Announces Billions in Lending Authority for Renewable Energy Projects and to Modernize the Grid
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced that the Department of Energy will provide up to $30 billion in loan guarantees,
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Venezuela Pioneers Alternative Fuel from Cassava Root
A team of engineers has found a way to convert waste products created when producing Casabes, or flat breads from
July 31, 2009 Read Full Article
Double Chromosomes Equals More Plant Power
by Karin Kloosterman (Israel 21C) Ariel Krolzig, product manager of Kaiima Biotech is standing beside the star of his likely success
July 31, 2009 Read Full Article
Renewable Jet-Fueled Rocket Approaches the Sound Barrier
Renewable jet propellant-8 (JP-8) fuel developed and produced by the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) at the University of
July 31, 2009 Read Full Article
Ghana: Civil Society Advocate for Speedy Development of Biofuel Policy
by Ama Achiaa Amankwah (AllAfrica.com) The Civil Society Coalition on Land (CICOL) has urged government to expedite action on the
July 31, 2009 Read Full Article
New Method Uses Electrolyzed Water For More Efficient Fuel Production
(Science Daily) Using electrolyzed water rather than harsh chemicals could be a more effective and environmentally friendly method in the
July 31, 2009 Read Full Article
Italians to Produce Biodiesel from Seaweed
(Biofuels International) Italian biodiesel producers currently producing from food crops are working together to substitute seaweed for first-generation feedstocks. The
July 31, 2009 Read Full Article
Joule Biotechnologies Introduces Sunlight-based Process For Producing Renewable Transportation Fuels
Joule Biotechnologies unveiled its breakthrough Helioculture™ technology—a revolutionary process that harnesses sunlight to directly convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into SolarFuel™
July 31, 2009 Read Full Article
Algae ‘Milking’ Promises New Efficiencies as Part of a Combined Production Cycle
Origin Oil announced that it has succeeded in extracting algae oil on a continuous basis without cell sacrifice. This new
July 31, 2009 Read Full Article
Plant Feedstock Genomics Program Awards $1.6 Million for Genetic Studies of Biofuel Crops
CSIRO and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) researchers, have been awarded a A$1.6 million grant to increase the understanding of
July 31, 2009 Read Full Article
New Biofuel Is Potential Avgas Replacement
by William Garvey (Business and Commercial Aviation/Aviation Week) Manufacturers of piston-engine aircraft and powerplant makers are showing interest in an
July 31, 2009 Read Full Article
Ample U.S. Forestlands Can Provide Resources Needed to Meet New Energy Goals
(25 x 25 REsource) Some stakeholders engaged in the climate change policy debate are expressing concern that carbon cap-and-trade legislation
July 31, 2009 Read Full Article
World Biofuel Maritime Shipping Study
The bioenergy maritime shipping study published by International Enery Agency Bioenergy Task 40 describes main properties of biofuels in relation to
July 30, 2009 Read Full Article
Grassoline at the Pump
by George W. Huber and Bruce E. Dale (Scientific American) Scientists are turning agricultural leftovers, wood and fast growing grasses
July 30, 2009 Read Full Article
Scientists Searching for Best Plants to Fuel Cars of the Future
(Southwest Farm Press) In a field tucked into the northern side of this college town, just across from the Kansas
July 30, 2009 Read Full Article
US Biomass Multi-Year Research Development & Deployment Program Plan
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognizes the importance of a diverse energy portfolio in meeting the nation’s energy
July 28, 2009 Read Full Article
Hilton Americas-Houston Switches to Biodiesel
(Houston Business Journal) Hilton Americas-Houston took delivery of its first load of biodiesel this week and will use the environmentally
July 28, 2009 Read Full Article
Oregon Will Begin Requiring a Biodiesel Blend in August
Beginning Aug. 1, with a few exceptions, diesel fuel in nine northwest Oregon counties will be required to contain at
July 28, 2009 Read Full Article
DOE, USDA Grant $6.3M for Biofuel Studies
(GenomeWeb Daily News) Seven research teams at institutions around the country will use $6.3 million from the US Government to
July 28, 2009 Read Full Article
Renewable Energy Group Opens Biodiesel Research Facility in Iowa for Studies Beyond Soy
Iowa-based Renewable Energy Group opened a new multi-million dollar research and support lab for seven network biodiesel production plants and others
July 28, 2009 Read Full Article
ZeaChem Says 2,000 Gallon Per Acre Threshold in Sight for its Cellulosic Ethanol Process
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Montreal, ZeaChem, ... confirmed that it is on track to complete a demonstration-scale plant
July 28, 2009 Read Full Article
Ethanol Powered Stunt Team Ready For Sioux Falls Airshow
by Brian Allen (KSFY Action News) One of the stunt flying teams you'll see at this weekend's Sioux Falls Airshow
July 28, 2009 Read Full Article
Automakers Worry about More Ethanol in US Gasoline
by Tom Doggett (Reuters) Major automakers asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency not to approve higher blends of ethanol in
July 28, 2009 Read Full Article
Ethanol Industry Can Stop Using Unnecessary Antibiotics,
The ethanol industry should voluntarily stop the unnecessary use of antibiotics in the production process, particularly because viable alternatives are
July 28, 2009 Read Full Article
Green Skies Thinking: Promoting the Development and Commercialisation of Sustainable Bio-jet Fuels
The latest research note from the UK's Policy Exchange recommends that bio-jet fuels should become a priority for the aviation industry; that they
July 28, 2009 Read Full Article
Lignol Energy Corp. and BAE Systems to Refine Biochemicals at Cellulosic Ethanol Plant
Lignol Energy Corporation, a technology company in the cellulosic ethanol and biorefining sector, and BAE Systems PLC announced the signing
July 28, 2009 Read Full Article
Can Botanical Tweaking Turn Jatropha Into a Biofuel Wonder Plant?
by Eliza Strickland (Discover) Can a tough and weedy shrub solve all of our energy problems and stop runaway climate
July 28, 2009 Read Full Article
Healy Biodiesel Converts to Renewable Drop-In Diesel
(Biofuels International) Healy Biodiesel is to convert from production of traditional biodiesel to become the first commercial producer of a
July 28, 2009 Read Full Article
Raleigh, NC, to Recycle Grease for Biofuel
Raleigh, North Carolina, residents will be able to dispose of cooking oil by setting it on the curb along with
July 23, 2009 Read Full Article
USDA Announces Grants for Advanced Biofuel Producers
U.S. Department of Agriculture to enter into Contracts to make payments to Eligible Advanced Biofuel Producers to support and ensure
July 23, 2009 Read Full Article
USDA Announces Grants for Biorefineries to Use Renewable Biomass for Fuel
USDA to make payments to eligible biorefineries to encourage the use of renewable biomass as a replacement fuel source for
July 23, 2009 Read Full Article
Experts Plug into Biofuel to Reduce Uganda Power Bill
by Mehret Tesfaye (Ethiopian Review) Scientists in Uganda have started an ambitious research programme that should see the country produce
July 23, 2009 Read Full Article
Biofuels to Remediate Ruined Radioactive Landscapes?
by Susan Kraemer (gas2.o) In a macabre When Life Deals You Lemons - Make Lemonade kind of news item: Researchers
July 23, 2009 Read Full Article
Biofuel Leader Qteros Achieves Major Breakthrough in Performance of Its Q Microbe Process
Massachusetts-based biofuel company Qteros, whose Q Microbe™ technology turns biomass into cellulosic ethanol, announced at an industry conference in Montreal
July 23, 2009 Read Full Article
R&D Futures Contracts Proposed to Address Climate Change Bill Weakness
“For Cap-and-Trade to truly reduce CO2 emissions, many promising lab-scale technologies will have to be prototyped, tested, and commercialized quickly,”
July 23, 2009 Read Full Article
Experts Plug into Biofuel to Reduce Uganda Power Bill
by Mehret Tesfaye (Ethiopian Review) Scientists in Uganda have started an ambitious research programme that should see the country produce
July 23, 2009 Read Full Article
Experts Plug into Biofuel to Reduce Uganda Power Bill
by Mehret Tesfaye (Ethiopian Review) Scientists in Uganda have started an ambitious research programme that should see the country produce
July 23, 2009 Read Full Article
Global Sustainable Bioenergy Project Launched
Scientists from around the world - including Tom Richard , Director of the Penn State Institutes of Energy and the
July 22, 2009 Read Full Article
Khosla Raises A Cool Billion For Green Investments
by Chris Morrison (BNET Energy) Veteran cleantech venture capitalist Vinod Khosla will be announcing a pair of new funds to
July 22, 2009 Read Full Article
Biofuels and Biobased Chemicals Race to the Starting Line
by Paul Winters (Biotech Industry Organization, Renewable Energy World) Both the United States and Canada have made considerable investments in founding
July 22, 2009 Read Full Article
Big Oil Bets on Biofuels
by Jennifer Kho (Renewable Energy World) At first glance, it might look like oil companies are pulling out of renewables.
July 22, 2009 Read Full Article
Canada's Milligan Bio-Tech Opens Canola-Fed Biodiesel Plant
Milligan Bio-Tech's crushing plant and 2 Mgy biodiesel processing facility will open on July 23 with tours and truck drag races
July 21, 2009 Read Full Article
Norway Biodiesel Plant Opens
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) Uniol AS opened its new biodiesel plant in Fredrikstad, Norway, in June. The plant was
July 21, 2009 Read Full Article
Greenland Shark May Become New Source of Biofuel
By Slim Allagui (AFP) The Greenland shark, one of the largest species of sharks, is a nuisance to fishermen and
July 21, 2009 Read Full Article
US Dept of Energy Sets $85 Million for Development of Algal Based and Advanced Cellulosic Biofuels
DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), through the Office of the Biomass Program (OBP), announces the availability
July 21, 2009 Read Full Article
Successful Tests by Railways in India of Biodiesel/Compressed Natural Gas Engines
Railways has decided to introduce bio-diesel and CNG engines, the successful laboratory trial of which has already been carried out.
July 21, 2009 Read Full Article
Brew Your Own Fuel Ethanol at Home in California Using Spent Beer Yeast
GreenHouse is teaming-up with beer pioneer Karl Strauss Brewing Company to convert spent beer yeast into ethanol fuel for California
July 21, 2009 Read Full Article
USDA Report Confirms Advances in Feedstock Production Technology, Practices
(25 x25) The USDA reported last week that American farmers are expected to produce 12.3 billion bushels of corn, the
July 21, 2009 Read Full Article
Iowa Plants to Offer Farmers Cash for Corn Cobs
by Luke Meredith (AP) ... Poet spokesman Nathan Schock said the company hasn't yet figured out how much it will
July 21, 2009 Read Full Article
Big Oil Embracing Biofuels?
by Clifford Krauss (New York Times) Ethanol and oil don’t mix very well. At least that has been the impression
July 21, 2009 Read Full Article
Biobutanol Creeps Toward the Market
by Kate Galbraith (New York Times) ... Its backers say that butanol has a higher energy content than ethanol (DuPont
July 21, 2009 Read Full Article
Biofuels 'Done Right' Can Curb Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Provide Other Benefits
by Chris Emery (Princeton News) Biofuels derived from renewable sources can be produced in large quantities and address many problems related
July 21, 2009 Read Full Article
Analysis of Current Advanced Biofuels Trends, Challenges and Hopefilled Beginnings
Jim Lane, editor of Biofuels Digest summarizes the current state of the nascent advanced biofuels industry, including the current popularity
July 17, 2009 Read Full Article
New Technique Can Fast-track Better Ionic Liquids for Biomass Pre-treatments
(Renewable Energy World) ... The use of ionic liquids — salts that are liquids rather than crystals at room temperature
July 17, 2009 Read Full Article
10 Midwest Governors Urge EPA to Allow E-15 Gasoline Blends
In a letter to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, Governors from Indiana, South Dakota, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota,
July 17, 2009 Read Full Article
Cow Manure to Algae for Biodiesel in Vermont
(NECN.com) At Blue-Spruce Farm in Vermont, algae is grown using cow manure to produce biodiesel. WATCH VIDEO
July 17, 2009 Read Full Article
Bamboo Taxi Runs on Coconut Oil
by Kae Davis (Examiner.com) The newest fad in creating sustainable vehicles are Bamboo taxis. Commissioned by Tabontabon mayor Rustico Balderian,
July 17, 2009 Read Full Article
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chair Wants to Refine the Renewable Fuel Standard
by Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) (Politico) ...(W)e envisioned a biofuels industry that would move beyond corn ethanol. Scientists, the environmental
July 17, 2009 Read Full Article
Antibiotics in Ethanol Production By-Product Raising Concerns
by Jim Langcuster (Auburn University, Southeast Farm Press) ... The distillation process requires a combination of enzymes and yeast to convert
July 17, 2009 Read Full Article
New Test Helps Identify Biofuels Enzyme
by Marcia Wood (USDA, Southeast Farm Press) High-speed and high-tech, but surprisingly affordable, the sophisticated assay equips scientists with a
July 17, 2009 Read Full Article
Australia's Biofuel Partnership Joins Canada's Pacific Cascade Minerals to Develop BioCube
The Biofuel Partnership Limited has entered into a letter of intent with the Canadian public company Pacific Cascade Minerals Inc to
July 17, 2009 Read Full Article
Biofuels Digest Provides Summary of India's Biofuels Use
Joelle Brink special correspondent for Biofuels Digest provides a summary of the use of biofuels and biofuels technologies in India
July 17, 2009 Read Full Article
Gulf Alternative Energy Announces Process to Increase Sugar Production Efficiency
Gulf Alternative Energy has developed a new cellulose processing technology. Gulf's new machine processes common feedstocks, such as sorghum, switchgrass
July 17, 2009 Read Full Article
Bio-feedback Process Controller Optimizes Algae Growth And Daily Harvesting Rates
OriginOil, Inc., announced a breakthrough technology, the Dynamic Control System, which is designed to respond continuously to algae’s behavior. This
July 17, 2009 Read Full Article
ExxonMobil to Launch Biofuels Program
ExxonMobile announced its alliance with leading biotech company, Synthetic Genomics Inc., to research and develop next generation biofuels from photosynthetic algae.
July 17, 2009 Read Full Article
Special Reports on Key Biofuels Investors and Investments
Biofuels Digest published two reports about the "Hottest 20 Companies in Bioenergy," first listing the companies and their investors and then
July 17, 2009 Read Full Article
US Dept of Energy Office of Biomass Programs Peer Review Presentations Available
All Programs in the U.S Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, are required to conduct a Peer Review
July 17, 2009 Read Full Article
Waste to Fuels Presentations Available
Videos of presentations from the 2009 Waste to Fuels Conference held May 17-19 in San Diego have been published. Topics include: overview
July 17, 2009 Read Full Article
BP, DuPont Butanol JV, Butamax, Heads for Commercialization
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Delaware, BP and Dupont announced the commencement of commercialization of their butanol venture, which
July 17, 2009 Read Full Article
Amid New Fuels’ Uncertainty, Clean Diesel’s Benefits Proven
by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum in The Hill) ...This new generation of clean-diesel engines along with the millions of
July 17, 2009 Read Full Article
A Green Process for Producing Biodiesel from Feather Meal
Researchers at the University of Nevada have described a process to produce biodiesel from the fat content of feather meal,
July 13, 2009 Read Full Article
Biofuels are a Long-Term Renewable Solution
by Senator John Thune (R-SD) (Politico) As Congress, the administration and the private sector look for ways to reduce our
July 13, 2009 Read Full Article
GAO Publishes Preliminary Observations on the Links between Water and Biofuels and Energy Production
While the effects of producing corn-based ethanol on water supply and water quality are fairly well understood, less is known
July 13, 2009 Read Full Article
Policy Options for the Conservation Reserve Program in a Low‐Carbon
by Justin S. Baker, et al. (Duke University) Emerging markets and a rapidly evolving agricultural industry will strongly impact the
July 13, 2009 Read Full Article
Direct Federal Payments Available for Renewable Energy Projects
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Department of Energy announced an estimated $3 billion for the development
July 13, 2009 Read Full Article
Tallahassee Recyles Cooking Oil into Biodiesel
by Will Brown (Tallahassee.com) ... A city of Tallahassee pilot program converts old cooking oil to biodiesel in an attempt to
July 13, 2009 Read Full Article
Chemrec Studies Georgia Pulp/Paper Mills for BioRefineries
Biomass-to-energy company Chemrec is evaluating possible sites in the state of Georgia for developing integrated fuels-from-the-forest® black liquor gasification biorefineries
July 13, 2009 Read Full Article
G-8 Failure Reflects U.S. Failure on Climate Change
by Dr. James Hansen (HuffingtonPost) ... For all its "green" aura, Waxman-Markey locks in fossil fuel business-as-usual and garlands it
July 10, 2009 Read Full Article
Senate Ag Panel's Members Look to Stake Major Claim in Climate Bill
by Allison Winter (New York Times, ClimateWire) ... Chairman Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) and other members of his panel say they want
July 10, 2009 Read Full Article
Big Four Will Be Among the Big Winners if U.S. Adopts Climate Law
by Nathanial Gronewold (Climatewire) Having helped companies explore the labyrinth of greenhouse gas regulation in Europe, the Big Four auditing and accounting
July 10, 2009 Read Full Article
Algae-Based Biofuel Could Power Gas Guzzlers of the U.S. Military
by Mike Stark (AP, MSNBC) In December, DARPA awarded a $20 million contract to General Atomics and a $15 million contract
July 10, 2009 Read Full Article
Edmonton Waste-to-Energy Project Expands with Research Center
by Hanneke Brooymans (Edmonton Journal) ...There are three different pieces to the city's (Edmonton's) efforts to convert garbage to fuel. The
July 10, 2009 Read Full Article
For Greening Aviation, Are Biofuels the Right Stuff?
byDavid Biello (Yale Environment 360) Biofuels – made from algae and non-food plants – are emerging as a potentially viable alternative
July 10, 2009 Read Full Article
Jatropha and Sunflowers Growing for Mozambique Biodiesel Refinery
by Fred Katerere (Bloomberg) Mozambique’s Companhia do Buzi and Galp Energia SGPS SA, from Portugal, plan to build a refinery in
July 10, 2009 Read Full Article
Amsterdam Energy Park to Include Biodiesel Plant
The Austrian company BDI - BioDiesel International AG has been commissioned by BioDiesel Amsterdam B.V. with the construction of a
July 10, 2009 Read Full Article
Wyoming Plant Making Ethanol from Trees
by Bob Moen (Forbes) ... The business plan of KL Energy, which has been funded mostly through private investment, is to
July 09, 2009 Read Full Article
EESI Publishes Sustainable Forest Biomass Policy Paper
Woody biomass from forest management is a renewable, low-carbon feedstock that can substitute for fossil fuels in the production of
July 07, 2009 Read Full Article
NASA Explores Algae for Aviation Fuel
Seambiotic, a global leader in the development and production of marine microalgae for the nutraceutical and biofuel industries, has announced
July 07, 2009 Read Full Article
Louisiana’s Aquatic Energy Moving from Pilot to Demo with Algae-to-Energy without External CO2
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aquatic Energy unveiled significant progress in its pilot algae-to-energy project in the Lake Charles-Lafayette corridor
July 07, 2009 Read Full Article
Biofuels and Feedstocks: A Commercialization Outlook
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Of all the hydrocarbons and simple sugars that can be made from biomass, or recovered
July 07, 2009 Read Full Article
Community Genome Could Produce Biofuels
by Eric Bland (Discovery News) The genomes of 17 different ants, fungi and bacteria that eat through hundreds of pounds of
July 07, 2009 Read Full Article
US Biofuels Plans 8-Acre Greenhouses for Algae Production
US Biofuels, Inc, a CA based company is setting to launch major green fuel production with recent gains of twelve
July 07, 2009 Read Full Article
EPA Extends Renewable Fuel Standard Comment Period to September 25
EPA is extending the comment period for the proposed rule "Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Changes to the Renewable
July 06, 2009 Read Full Article
Global Renewable Fuels Alliance Urges World Bank to Invest in Sustainable Biofuels
I am writing to you to express our deepest concern that the World Bank is failing developing countries in their
July 06, 2009 Read Full Article
Algae Biofuels Project in New Mexico Advances
by Tom Schneider (Carlsbad Current-Argus) ... With the snipping of a ribbon, the Center of Excellence for Hazardous Materials
July 06, 2009 Read Full Article
Oil Majors Testing Clean Energy Waters
by Nick Hodges (Green Chip Stocks) While attending the Renewable Energy Finance Forum Wall Street last week, I was almost
July 06, 2009 Read Full Article
The Bioenergy Science Center's Efforts to Overcome Biomass Recalcitrance Described
"Without overcoming biomass recalcitrance, cellulosic biofuels will be more expensive than corn biofuels. Improved sugar conversion is not enough." From
July 02, 2009 Read Full Article
New Zealand Green Party Introduces Sustainable Biofuels Legislation
A bill introduced in the New Zealand Parliament re-instates the legal framework for selling sustainable biofuels in New Zealand without violating World
July 02, 2009 Read Full Article
Ag-Oil Plans Oilseed Biodiesel Production with Univ of Florida, Agronne National Lab, Univ of Southern Illinois
Ag-Oil Announces Plan to Build and Operate a Pilot-Scale Non-Food Oilseed Biodiesel Production Facility and Algae-based Integrated Biorefinery Ag-Oil, has
July 02, 2009 Read Full Article
Multi-Feedstock Biodiesel Plant Contracted for Alberta
(RenewableEnergyWorld) SRS Engineering Corporation has finalized a contract with ReNvision Biofuels Inc. to build its 10 million-gallon-per-year (MMGY) biodiesel plant
July 02, 2009 Read Full Article
USDA Funds Available for Powering Biorefineries with Biomass
The US Department of Agriculture announced a Notice of Funding Availability to make payments to eligible biorefineries to encourage the
July 02, 2009 Read Full Article
Senate Western Caucus Launches with CARE Act
In response to the climate change bill passed by the House on June 26, Senators Orin Hatch (R-Utah), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.),
July 01, 2009 Read Full Article
St. Louis Researchers Launch Algae Research
by Susanne Retka Schill (CheckBiotech) Researchers at two centers in St. Louis are gearing up to launch five-year research programs on
July 01, 2009 Read Full Article
Brazil Seeks Decent Working Conditions for Sugarcane Cutters
The Brazilian government announced an accord with businessmen in the sugar industry to provide decent working conditions for the nation’s
July 01, 2009 Read Full Article
Obama Administration Sees Biofuels As Way to Wean Americans from Foreign Oil
"The President has been very, very clear about this. He wants the biofuel industry to take hold in this country.
July 01, 2009 Read Full Article
Biofuels Research in Wyoming Gets Boost
The Wyoming Business Council Agribusiness Division has received a $49,873 grant from the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)
July 01, 2009 Read Full Article
Indiana Publishes Agriculture Roadmap Including Cellulosic Ethanol Promotion
Indiana Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman presented a roadmap for continued growth in Indiana agriculture. This publication updates the Indiana State
July 01, 2009 Read Full Article
Gigaton Throw Down Evaluates Nine Clean Energy Technologies
A “Gigaton Throw Down Initiative Team” evaluated the potential for the world to scale up clean energy technologies over the
July 01, 2009 Read Full Article
Chromatin Licenses Gene Stacking Technology for Sugar Cane to Syngenta
Chromatin Inc. announced today that it has entered into an exclusive worldwide research and commercial license agreement with Syngenta Biotechnology
July 01, 2009 Read Full Article
World War Two-Era Fungus, Elephant Dung Combine to Make Biofuels
by Ariel Schwartz (FastCompany) Hemp, soy, mustard, sunflower and palm oil can all be used to make biofuels, so why
July 01, 2009 Read Full Article
EPA Grants California Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards Waiver Request
EPA is granting California’s waiver request enabling the state to enforce its greenhouse gas emissions standards for new motor vehicles,
July 01, 2009 Read Full Article
Cap-and-Trade Bill Does Nothing for Oil Dependence
by Gal Luft (EnerPub) ... The bill's renewable electricity mandate, which requires utilities to get 20 percent of their electricity