Direct Conversion of Biomass to Biofuel Made Possible by Bacterium

Direct Conversion of Biomass to Biofuel Made Possible by Bacterium

The engineered bacterium promises to make biomass-based fuels more popular

Genetically Engineered Trees for Biofuel Are a Bad Idea, Scientists Argue

Genetically Engineered Trees for Biofuel Are a Bad Idea, Scientists Argue

Greenheads back up these complaints, condemn the researchers who created these trees

Solar Farms Can Double as Crop Gardens, Researchers Say

Solar Farms Can Double as Crop Gardens, Researchers Say

These crops could help support the biofuel industry, new study argues

Genetically Engineered Trees Are Easier to Turn into Paper, Biofuel

Genetically Engineered Trees Are Easier to Turn into Paper, Biofuel

Researchers say the breakthrough will yield major environmental benefits

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 2nd, 2014
Hawaii Wants to Grow Hemp, But Only for Environmental Reasons

Hawaii Wants to Grow Hemp, But Only for Environmental Reasons

Specialists say the weed can be used to reduce pollution, also in biofuel production

Water-Free Production of Biofuels Is Attainable, Scientists Say

Water-Free Production of Biofuels Is Attainable, Scientists Say

New method to obtain biofuels expected to yield major economic and environmental benefits

Sugar and “Obese” Yeast Used to Make Biofuel

Sugar and “Obese” Yeast Used to Make Biofuel

Scientists trick yeast into producing more lipids, use the latter to make biodiesel

Innovative Enzyme to Turn Methane Into Fuel

Innovative Enzyme to Turn Methane Into Fuel

US researchers are working towards developing a viable formula

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 20th, 2013
Eco-Friendly Jet Fuel Ready for Take-Off

Eco-Friendly Jet Fuel Ready for Take-Off

Newly developed aviation fuel doesn't affect the food chain or contribute to deforestation

Drinking Whiskey Could Soon Count as Being Eco-Friendly

Drinking Whiskey Could Soon Count as Being Eco-Friendly

Biochemist says whiskey distillation byproducts can be used to make biofuel

Rainforest Microbe Feasts on Lignin When It Gets the Munchies

Rainforest Microbe Feasts on Lignin When It Gets the Munchies

Researchers say the microbe can make it easier to produce biofuels

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 18th, 2012
High Officials Confirm Plans to Curb EU Crop-Based Biofuel Production

High Officials Confirm Plans to Curb EU Crop-Based Biofuel Production

Efforts will instead be made to push for the use of non-food feedstocks

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 13th, 2012
EU Might Be Considering Cutting Subsidies for Crop-Based Biofuel

EU Might Be Considering Cutting Subsidies for Crop-Based Biofuel

The purpose is to fight back a potential food crisis

Researchers Warn About Risks Associated with GE Algae

Researchers Warn About Risks Associated with GE Algae

Tampering with these organisms may result in negative consequences

UN Leader Backs Up Request to Limit US Biofuel Production

UN Leader Backs Up Request to Limit US Biofuel Production

Graziano da Silva also believes that current biofuel standards can lead to a food crisis

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 27th, 2012
The US Make Major Investments in New Biofuel Projects [Video]

The US Make Major Investments in New Biofuel Projects [Video]

The country seems more eager than ever to go green and diminish pollution

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 16th, 2012
US Drought Damages Crops and Boosts Fuel and Food Prices

US Drought Damages Crops and Boosts Fuel and Food Prices

Reports indicate that weather conditions have impacted on American agriculture

 
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