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Biofuel Cost to Wildlife and Environmental Diversity
Whether we can grow bio-energy crops such as switchgrass and forage sorghum isn't the question, said a Texas AgriLife Research scientist.
Whether we can grow bio-energy crops such as switchgrass and forage sorghum isn't the question, said a Texas AgriLife Research scientist.
Fine-tuning Growth Conditions for Biofuel Microbes
US - Cyanobacteria are among the oldest living forms in nature, responsible for generating the atmospheric oxygen we breathe today. Now Hyun Woo Kim and Raveender Vannela, researchers at the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University are perfecting...
US - Cyanobacteria are among the oldest living forms in nature, responsible for generating the atmospheric oxygen we breathe today. Now Hyun Woo Kim and Raveender Vannela, researchers at the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University are perfecting...
Next-Generation Biofuels: Challenges for Agriculture
Next-generation biofuel companies are using a variety of strategies to overcome high initial capital costs, limited access to low-cost biomass, and other hurdles to remain financially viable during pre-commercial development, writes William Coyle in the...
Next-generation biofuel companies are using a variety of strategies to overcome high initial capital costs, limited access to low-cost biomass, and other hurdles to remain financially viable during pre-commercial development, writes William Coyle in the...
Dedicated Energy Crops Play a Key Role
Energy crops have a key role to play for the government, industry and agriculture, writes TheBioenergySite senior editor Chris Harris.
Energy crops have a key role to play for the government, industry and agriculture, writes TheBioenergySite senior editor Chris Harris.
Biofuel Crop Diversity Adds Value
Diverse biofuel plantings such as native prairie attract more beneficial insects than do single crops such as corn, Michigan State University scientists find.
Diverse biofuel plantings such as native prairie attract more beneficial insects than do single crops such as corn, Michigan State University scientists find.
Homegrown Energy a Big Win for Jobs
Next-generation biofuels could create over 18,000 jobs, displace nearly 15 per cent of Gasoline consumed in the DC metro area, and reduce millions of pounds of nutrient runoff into the Chesapeake Bay
Next-generation biofuels could create over 18,000 jobs, displace nearly 15 per cent of Gasoline consumed in the DC metro area, and reduce millions of pounds of nutrient runoff into the Chesapeake Bay
Biofuels—New Report Brings Greater Clarity to Burning Issue
A report by an international panel of the United Nations has shown that some crop-based fuels show positive climate benefits, while others are environmentally questionable.
A report by an international panel of the United Nations has shown that some crop-based fuels show positive climate benefits, while others are environmentally questionable.
Native Prairie Grasses - the Answer to Wildlife-friendly Biofuels?
When society jumps on a bandwagon, even for a good cause, there may be unintended consequences. The unintended consequence of crop-based biofuels may be the loss of wildlife habitat, particularly that of the birds who call this country's grasslands home,...
When society jumps on a bandwagon, even for a good cause, there may be unintended consequences. The unintended consequence of crop-based biofuels may be the loss of wildlife habitat, particularly that of the birds who call this country's grasslands home,...
Miscanthus: Better Southeast Biofuel Crop
When it comes to growing crops to make into biofuels, the talk usually centers on corn or switchgrass. But in the Southeast, the ornamental grass Miscanthus may outgrow them both, writes Stephanie Schupska from the University of Georgia.
When it comes to growing crops to make into biofuels, the talk usually centers on corn or switchgrass. But in the Southeast, the ornamental grass Miscanthus may outgrow them both, writes Stephanie Schupska from the University of Georgia.
Bioenergy Crops Likely to be More Invasive
Whilst there is interest in bioenergy as a renewable alternative to fossil fuels, there is also concern about its environmental impact. A recent study demonstrates that potential bioenergy crops in Hawaii are two to four times more likely to be invasive...
Whilst there is interest in bioenergy as a renewable alternative to fossil fuels, there is also concern about its environmental impact. A recent study demonstrates that potential bioenergy crops in Hawaii are two to four times more likely to be invasive...
New Test Corners Elusive Biofuels Enzyme
In a wood near you, powerful microbes quicken the decay of fallen tree branches. These adroit decomposers perform that essential role by producing specialised enzymes, writes Marcia Wood at the USDA Agricultural Research Service.
In a wood near you, powerful microbes quicken the decay of fallen tree branches. These adroit decomposers perform that essential role by producing specialised enzymes, writes Marcia Wood at the USDA Agricultural Research Service.
Future for Bioenergy and Sustainable Land Use
There is a significant worldwide potential for producing energy from biomass that should be used, writes TheBioenergySite Senior Editor, Chris Harris.
There is a significant worldwide potential for producing energy from biomass that should be used, writes TheBioenergySite Senior Editor, Chris Harris.
Production of Giant Reedgrass for Biofuel
Giant grasses, that have been regarded as weeds and that grow prolofically in Florida and across other US states are now attracting attention as potential feedstocks for biofuels. Robert Gilbert, associate professor; Agronomy Department, Everglades Research...
Giant grasses, that have been regarded as weeds and that grow prolofically in Florida and across other US states are now attracting attention as potential feedstocks for biofuels. Robert Gilbert, associate professor; Agronomy Department, Everglades Research...
Corn or Pellet Stoves Offer Heating Options
Fluctuating energy prices have some people considering biomass stoves as a way to heat their homes. North Dakota State University's Extension energy educator provides the pros and cons of heating with corn or pellet stoves.
Fluctuating energy prices have some people considering biomass stoves as a way to heat their homes. North Dakota State University's Extension energy educator provides the pros and cons of heating with corn or pellet stoves.
Biofuels and Agriculture
Second generation biofuels produced from lignocellulosic feedstocks have major implications for agriculture and food security, writes TheBioenergySite Senior Editor, Chris Harris.
Second generation biofuels produced from lignocellulosic feedstocks have major implications for agriculture and food security, writes TheBioenergySite Senior Editor, Chris Harris.
