- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 3rd, 2014
Direct Conversion of Biomass to Biofuel Made Possible by Bacterium
The engineered bacterium promises to make biomass-based fuels more popular
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 10th, 2014
Genetically Engineered Trees for Biofuel Are a Bad Idea, Scientists Argue
Greenheads back up these complaints, condemn the researchers who created these trees
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 10th, 2014
Solar Farms Can Double as Crop Gardens, Researchers Say
These crops could help support the biofuel industry, new study argues
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 4th, 2014
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
Specialists say the weed can be used to reduce pollution, also in biofuel production
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 19th, 2014
Water-Free Production of Biofuels Is Attainable, Scientists Say
New method to obtain biofuels expected to yield major economic and environmental benefits
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 22nd, 2014
Sugar and “Obese” Yeast Used to Make Biofuel
Scientists trick yeast into producing more lipids, use the latter to make biodiesel
- Physics / Chemistry
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 16th, 2014
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
Newly developed aviation fuel doesn't affect the food chain or contribute to deforestation
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 16th, 2013
Drinking Whiskey Could Soon Count as Being Eco-Friendly
Biochemist says whiskey distillation byproducts can be used to make biofuel
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 14th, 2013
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
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
The purpose is to fight back a potential food crisis
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 21st, 2012
Researchers Warn About Risks Associated with GE Algae
Tampering with these organisms may result in negative consequences
- Food & Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 10th, 2012
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 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
Reports indicate that weather conditions have impacted on American agriculture