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More Maize Ethanol May Boost Greenhouse Gas EmissionsWashington DC (SPX) Mar 15, 2010 In the March issue of BioScience, researchers present a sophisticated new analysis of the effects of boosting use of maize-derived ethanol on greenhouse gas emissions. The study, conducted by Thomas W. Hertel of Purdue University and five co-authors, focuses on how mandated increases in production of the biofuel in the United States will trigger land-use changes domestically and elsewhere. In response to the increased demand for maize, farmers convert additional land to crops, and this conversion ... read more |
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London (AFP) Feb 15, 2010British Airways on Monday said it would use low-carbon fuel to power part of its fleet from 2014 once Europe's first sustainable jet-fuel plant was built by US biofuels specialist Solena Group. BA chief executive Willie Walsh said the "unique partnership" with Solena would put the airline on the road to realising its target of reducing net carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2050. "We beli ... more 
Washington DC (SPX) Feb 11, 2010The United Soybean Board (USB) released a new peer-reviewed life cycle profile that documents multiple energy and environmental benefits of U.S. soybean farming and processing. It confirms why manufacturers are increasingly using U.S. soy in green chemistry for a wide array of biobased products. Renewable by nature, U.S. soy is used as an ingredient in a diverse group of biobased products. ... more 
Cambridge MA (SPX) Feb 11, 2010Verenium has announced that it has extended the initial 18-month joint development program established in August 2008 with partner BP, which was scheduled to expire on February 1, 2010, until March 1, 2010. BP and Verenium will continue their ongoing joint development work to accelerate the development and commercialization of cellulosic ethanol, while the two parties continue to negotiate ... more |
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Minnesota State Vehicles Used More E85 In 2009Saint Paul MN (SPX) Feb 11, 2010 Minnesota's state agencies are breaking their 'addiction to oil' one tankful at a time, according to a new report from the SmartFleet Committee, a group that tracks fuel use and encourages state employees to use E85 in the 2,500 flex fuel vehicles in the state fleet. In 2009, state agencies used 816,568 gallons of E85, up from 650,036 gallons used in 2008. Executive Order 04-10, signed by Gov. Tim Pawlenty, calls for Minnesota state government to reduce the quantity of petroleum fuels consumed in ... read more |
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