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Biofuels News

Biofuels

 
Biofuels are fuels produced from renewable organic material. Biofuel has the potential to reduce some undesirable aspects of fossil fuel production and use, including conventional and greenhouse gas pollutant emissions, exhaustible resource depletion and dependence on unstable foreign suppliers. Demand for biofuels could also increase farm income.
 
Unfortunately, biofuels have drawbacks as well, including land and water resource requirements, air and ground water pollution, and increased food costs, but even considering these negatives, they are generally favored by environmentalists. (Source: EPA, Photo: Flickr)

Articles about Biofuels

  • Flat-headed cat, the world's least known feline, is now endangered

    Tue, Mar 23 2010 at 6:09 AM

    This strange but adorable feline, with webbed feet and a streamlined head, is threatened by encroaching biofuel plantations in its native habitat.

  • 11 things you thought were green -- but there's a catch

    Wed, Mar 10 2010 at 10:55 AM

    Going green requires difficult lifestyle changes — choosing from an overwhelming assortment of options and sifting through a lot of misinformation while you're at it.

  • Cellulosic ethanol fuel breakthrough: 85% cleaner and only $2 a gallon

    Fri, Feb 19 2010 at 11:12 AM

    Two companies, both with ties to Denmark, produce low-cost enzymes that can greatly reduce the cost of environmentally friendly biofuels made from agricultural waste or fast-growing grasses.

  • Growing green resources

    Mon, Feb 15 2010 at 3:07 PM

    GTECH reclaims vacant lots in Pittsburgh to promote sustainability and revitalize blighted areas.

  • Is algae oil really a clean fuel?

    Thu, Feb 04 2010 at 6:25 PM

    There is a lot of hype around algae-based biofuel but is it that much better than petroleum?

  • In the Green Room: Indigo Girls on eco-friendly touring habits

    Tue, Feb 02 2010 at 6:59 AM

    Video: Chuck interviews the Indigo Girls about eco-friendly touring and the 'Rock for a Remedy' charity.

  • Algae oil: I'll drink to that!

    Mon, Feb 01 2010 at 7:06 PM

    Breakthrough algae biofuel technology unveiled in Los Angeles. Sarah Backhouse gives you the scoop.

  • DOE announces $80 million for biofuels research

    Tue, Jan 19 2010 at 2:08 PM

    Two groups have received $80 million in funding from the ARRA for advanced biofuels research.

  • Winery fuels tractor with grapevine cuttings

    Mon, Jan 11 2010 at 10:59 AM

    Rising fuel costs inspire a carbon-neutral New Zealand winery owner to become even more sustainable.

  • Biodiesel gets a boost from animal fat

    Tue, Nov 17 2009 at 1:35 PM

    Darling International hopes to convert animal byproducts into renewable energy.

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