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A study released by Oregon State University (OSU) economists indicates that the biofuels currently mandated and under production in Europe and the United States “barely reduce fossil fuel use and. . .likely increase greenhouse gas emissions.” They´re also 14 to 31 times more costly than taking other measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Well, this [...] Corn ethanol, a bad idea whose time has gone. Buh-bye , unless they try to sneak it through again. But there is major Congressional opposition to this wasteful practice that doesn’t work well, drives up food prices, and exists primarily to give patronage to Big Ag. Biofuel from crop leftovers, wood waste, and algae is the future. [...] United Airlines flew a commercial flight this week using 40% biofuel / 60% traditional while Alaska Airlines flew75 planes using 20% biofuel from cooking oil. According to the latest research into the viability of alternative energy, panda droppings actually hold a treasure trove of uniquely powerful bacteria that could revolutionize the production of biofuels. Featuring an in-depth, town hall with Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, Sapphire’s own Denise Gitsham asks about support for 3rd generation biofuels. The Navy plans to go to 50% biofuel, commercial airlines are definitely interested, and so is the Department of Energy. Homegrown is always better than importing. Sapphire Energy has over 30,000 varieties of algae! [...] The project involves 19 countries looking for ways to convert non-food biomass to energy on a massive scale. One particular target is municipal waste. Imagine the savings if what once was dumped in landfills or burned became energy instead. Credit: Immersia, GNU Free Documentation License A comprehensive new analysis of water use in biofuel crop production finds that jatropha, an oil-rich plant championed for its ability to grow in arid regions where food crops cannot, is the biggest water hog of them all. Even worse, growing jatropha drives up food prices because it [...] CoolPlanetBiofuels has received $20 million in funding from Google Ventures and other venture capital funds. The Camarillo-based business is developing innovative mobile refineries that turn biomass, agricultural leftovers, and wood processing byproducts into useful biofuel. This is quite separate from biofuel originating from corn, which has deservedly come under attack for being expensive, unworkable, [...] From the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons Increased production of biofuels increases the price of food worldwide by diverting crops and cropland from feeding people to feeding motor vehicles. Higher food prices, in turn, condemn more people to chronic hunger and “absolute poverty” (defined as income less than $1.25 per day). But hunger [...] Using a genetically engineered microbe, researchers have developed a method to produce isobutanol directly from plant material. The method is both cost effective and does not require crops be grown, as it can use any woody material like agricultural and lumber waste. Plus, isobutanol can be blended with gasoline and even sometimes be used as [...] |  | ||||
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