New green biofuels process could meet all U.S. transportation needs New green biofuels process could meet all U.S. transportation needs New biofuels process promises to meet all U.S. transportation needs…
Government pledges $385M for cellulosic ethanol Government pledges $385M for cellulosic ethanol mongabay.com March 8, 2007 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced it will invest up to $385 million…
Weedy grass could free U.S. of foreign oil says biologist Weedy grass could free U.S. of foreign oil dependence says biologist mongabay.com February 16, 2007 A weedy grass may hold…
Ethanol always not as green as some believe Ethanol not always as green as some believe mongabay.com February 16, 2007 Ethanol is generally not as green as some people believe…
Biofuels, logging may spur deforestation in Guyana Biofuels, logging may spur deforestation in Guyana mongabay.com February 15, 2007 Growing timber exports and rising interest in biofuels are raising concerns that…
98% of orangutan habitat in Borneo, Sumatra gone by 2022 98% of orangutan habitat in Borneo, Sumatra gone by 2022 mongabay.com February 6, 2007 A report from the United Nations…
Brazil calls out rich countries on global warming Brazil calls out rich countries on global warming mongabay.com February 6, 2007 Reuters reports that Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva…
Industrial waste dump becomes biofuel source Industrial waste dump becomes biofuel source mongabay.com February 1, 2007 Shrub willows growing on land that was once considered an industrial waste site will…
Biofuels could damage environment, stymie developing countries, says report Biofuels could damage environment, stymie development, says report Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com January 25, 2007 In his State of the Union…
China invests in $5.5B biofuels project in Borneo, New Guinea China invests in $5.5B biofuels project in Borneo, New Guinea Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com January 18, 2007 China has agreed…
Are biofuels good or bad for the environment? Are biofuels good or bad for the environment? mongabay.com December 14, 2006 Sometimes hailed as a savior from global warming and foreign…
Biomimicry of native prairie yields more bioenergy than corn ethanol Biomimicry of native prairie yields more bioenergy than corn ethanol mongabay.com December 7, 2006 Diverse mixtures of plants that mimic…
Switchgrass-based ethanol could cost $1 per gallon, reduce foreign oil dependence Switchgrass-based ethanol could cost $1 per gallon, reduce foreign oil dependence mongabay.com December 5, 2006 Genetic engineering of switchgrass,…
Add invasive species status to list of biofuel concerns Add invasive species status to list of biofuel concerns mongabay.com September 22, 2006 [Updated Sept. 23, 2006] High energy prices over…
GM tree could be used for cellulosic ethanol GM tree could be used for cellulosic ethanol Fast-Growing Trees Could Take Root as Future Energy Source Purdue University August 24, 2006…
Biodiesel Moves to the Energy Mainstream Biodiesel Moves to the Energy Mainstream Mississippi State University August 14, 2006 Country music legend Willie Nelson and biological engineer San Fernando have a…
Amazon drought extends into second year Amazon drought extends into second year mongabay.com August 11, 2006 The drought in the Amazon rainforest looks to be extending into a second year.…
Cellulosic ethanol fuels environmental concerns Cellulosic ethanol fuels environmental concerns mongabay.com August 6, 2006 In recent months, high fuel prices and national security concerns have sparked interest in biofuels. Cellulosic…
Corn waste potentially useful for more than ethanol Corn waste potentially useful for more than ethanol Penn State July 19, 2006 After the corn harvest, whether for cattle feed or…
Soybean biodiesel has higher net energy benefit than corn ethanol - study Soybean biodiesel has higher net energy benefit than corn ethanol - study But neither can do much to…
New process makes fuel from simple sugar New process makes fuel from simple sugar University of Wisconsin-Madison June 29, 2006 The soaring prices of oil and natural gas have sparked…
U.S. House deals blow to bioenergy market Congress deals blow to bioenergy market mongabay.com May 16, 2006 In a set back to the growing biofuels market and American energy consumers,…
US has low-cost alternatives to oil; peak oil frenzy and human-induced climate change avoidable says Columbia University report US has low-cost alternatives to oil; peak oil frenzy and human-induced climate…
Carbon savings from biofuels quantified Carbon savings from biofuels quantified mongabay.com May 12, 2006 A British fuels company has quantified carbon dioxide emission savings made through the sale of biofuels.…
High oil prices fuel bioenergy push High oil prices fuel bioenergy push Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com May 9, 2006 High oil prices and growing concerns over climate change are driving…
Scientists closer to understanding key to cellulosic biofuels Scientists closer to understanding key to cellulosic biofuels Carnegie Institution April 20, 2006 Cellulose -- a fibrous molecule found in all plants…
Biofuels can replace about 30 percent of fuel needs Biofuels can replace about 30 percent of fuel needs Georgia Institute of Technology February 1, 2006 With world oil demand growing,…
Ethanol more energy-efficient than oil, finds study Ethanol more energy-efficient than oil, finds study Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com January 26, 2006 Using ethanol -- alcohol produced from corn or other…
Eco-friendly palm oil coming soon, criteria could result in cleaner biofuels Eco-friendly palm oil coming soon, criteria could result in cleaner biofuels WWF news release November 23, 2005 Singapore …
Biofuels threaten rainforests as important European Commission decision lies ahead Biofuels threaten rainforests as important European Commission decision lies ahead Action Alert from Forests.org by Dr. Glenn Barry October 1,…
