Sustainability

Making progress with sustainable fuels

On July 15-18, 2012, the 3rd Pan American Congress on Plants and Bioenergy will be taking place with scientists from all over the world on renewable fuels. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Ethanol in the US is under fire

At a recent workshop, president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association said that the Renewable Fuel Standard is under attack. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Scientists identify plant oil production mechanism

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory may have found a way to alter plant oil production levels. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Seven trillion meals delivered daily

At The Alltech 28th Annual International Symposium, a debate was held regarding how it would be possible to feed a population of 9 billion by 2050. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

KmX provides Fiberight with trash to ethanol technology April 2012

KmX Corporation has provided Fiberight LLC with technology to convert municipal solid waste into ethanol. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

IEA says global biofuel production needs to double April 2012

The International Energy Agency's report states that governments are not doing enough to further clean energy alternatives, specifically biofuels. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Obama administration unveils "Bioeconomy Blueprint" April 2012

The White House released a Bioeconomy Blueprint to help biological research to address national challenges in health, food, energy and environment. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Farm bill misses the mark on energy April 2012

A coalition of trade groups and organizations are disappointed that the Senate Agriculture Committee Farm Bill provides no real funding for energy programs. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

CropLife Canada welcome new managing director April 2012

CropLife Canada has strengthened its chemistry capacity with the addition of Dr. Maria Trainer as managing director of regulatory affairs. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Military needs biofuels, says BIO March 2012

Biofuel production is necessary for energy and national security, BIO said to the leaders of the House Armed Services Committee. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

How to make biofuel and bioproduct industries sustainable March 2012

Advanced Biofuels USA, in its latest "quick brief" describes how to make the US biofuels and bioproduct industry sustainable Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

BIO says a Renewable Fuel Standard is needed March 2012

BIO has released a letter to Congressional leaders asking them to fully support the Renewable Fuel Standard by continuing to invest in biofuel production. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

New president for the CRFA March 2012

The Canadian Renewable Fuels Association (CRFA) is pleased to announce the appointment of W. Scott Thurlow to the position of president. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Vorus to build biomass plants in Manitoba March 2012

Vorus Biopower Inc. has announced that it plans to build two biomass power plants in Manitoba to create biomass cubes and pellets from agricultural residues. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

BioNitrogen's CEO will give keynote at conference March 2012

BioNitrogen Corp. has announced that their top executive will participate as a keynote speaker at the Biomass Transformation Conference near Paris, France. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Novozymes unveils new enzyme technology February 2012

Novozymes unveiled its latest innovation, Novozymes Cellic CTec3 to help move advanced biofuel production closer to commercialization. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Construction on world's largest biorefinery begins January 2012

Construction has officially begun on the $50 million Hairy Hill biorefinery, which will process plant material and manure to produce biogas and ethanol. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Connecticut biomass project receives financing January 2012

Science Applications International Corporation and the Carlyle Energy Mezzanine Opportunities Group will provide financing for a Connecticut biomass project. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Perdue AgriBusiness and Fibrowatt Partner on Clean Bay Power Project December 2011

Perdue AgriBusiness Inc. and Fibrowatt LLC proposed a heat and power biomass boiler in Maryland from poltry litter, layer hen manure and wood chips. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

New Energy Farms commercialize new Miscanthus December 2011

New Energy Farms has established an agreement with Performance Plants Inc. to commercialize new high yielding elite clones of Miscanthus. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

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