NASA to Study the Effects of Jet Engines Burning Alternative Fuels

NASA to Study the Effects of Jet Engines Burning Alternative Fuels

A series of atmospheric flights will be conducted with international partners

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 19th, 2014
US' Biomass Energy Consumption Upped by 60% Between 2002 – 2013

US' Biomass Energy Consumption Upped by 60% Between 2002 – 2013

This is chiefly due to the fact that the biofuels industry has really taken off

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 18th, 2014
California Energy Commission Announces $24M (€17.7M) for Biofuels Projects

California Energy Commission Announces $24M (€17.7M) for Biofuels Projects

The money will serve to develop new biofuel production facilities, modify existing ones

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 14th, 2014
Corn Is Not the Best Material for Biofuels

Corn Is Not the Best Material for Biofuels

Other candidates need to be explored, experts argue

Enzymes Can Help Turn Insect, Crustacean Shells Into Biofuel

Enzymes Can Help Turn Insect, Crustacean Shells Into Biofuel

York scientists pin down family of enzymes that can break down hard-to-digest biomass

Algae Can Be Turned Into Crude Oil in Just 60 Minutes, Scientists Say

Algae Can Be Turned Into Crude Oil in Just 60 Minutes, Scientists Say

In nature, it takes millions of years for organic matter to turn into crude oil

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 29th, 2013
EU's Biofuels Industry Not as Sustainable as People Think, WWF Warns

EU's Biofuels Industry Not as Sustainable as People Think, WWF Warns

Environmental destruction, social exploitation might be part of the package deal

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 23rd, 2013
Researchers Say Biofuels Are Better than EVs, at Least on the Short Term

Researchers Say Biofuels Are Better than EVs, at Least on the Short Term

Report argues that biofuels are a more cost-effective way to curb emissions

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 9th, 2013
Beetle-Killed Trees Could Be Turned Into Biofuel, Researchers Say

Beetle-Killed Trees Could Be Turned Into Biofuel, Researchers Say

Scientists receive $10 million (€7.46 million) to research the possibility

Pee-Powered EcoBots Could Soon Be Used to Monitor Polluted Areas

Pee-Powered EcoBots Could Soon Be Used to Monitor Polluted Areas

These robots run not just on pee, but also on rotten fruit, veggies, even dead flies

Tents-Chewing Fungus Could Make It Easier to Turn Plants Into Fuel

Tents-Chewing Fungus Could Make It Easier to Turn Plants Into Fuel

The fungus is expected to also lower the cost of producing biofuels

Chickens Among the Winners of the Biofuels Lottery

Chickens Among the Winners of the Biofuels Lottery

Researchers say chickens could be the “unexpected beneficiaries” of the biofuels bonanza

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 11th, 2013
Microbes in Panda Poop Can Help Make Biofuels Cheaper, Easier to Produce

Microbes in Panda Poop Can Help Make Biofuels Cheaper, Easier to Produce

The microbes have high chances to boost ethanol production, researchers say

Gasoline Can Sometimes Be More Environmentally Friendly Than Biofuels

Gasoline Can Sometimes Be More Environmentally Friendly Than Biofuels

Most biofuels must be linked to soil and water pollution, several researchers argue

Mass-Produced Cheese Can Support the Biofuels Industry

Mass-Produced Cheese Can Support the Biofuels Industry

New biodiesel fuel is made with watery waste resulting from cheese production

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 27th, 2012
Scottish Whiskey Can Help Safeguard the Environment

Scottish Whiskey Can Help Safeguard the Environment

Producing this alcoholic beverage can up the renewable fuels industry

Straws and Wood Chips Could Power the Planes of the Future

Straws and Wood Chips Could Power the Planes of the Future

The French government is investing in new innovative types of biofuels

 
Want more? Browse: