Author: william.herring

Natural Resources information by state

25x’25 is a grassroots-led and supported renewable energy initiative. Across the country, farmers, ranchers, forest land owners and other leaders in the community are coming together in state-level alliances to explore how the 25x’25 vision can help accomplish state energy, environmental and rural development goals.
Follow this link to learn more: http://www.25×25.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=22&Itemid=51

Biofuels and Food Security — A zero-draft consultation paper

This Report starts with outlining the main policies taken at national and regional level for the promotion and creation of biofuels markets. While Brazil, the US and the EU clearly dominate production, more than 50 countries have adopted biofuels targets and/or incorporated transport fuels mandates for the development of biofuels. In addition, while policies have been elaborated at national or at most regional level these have led to trade and investment in biofuels on a global scale.
Follow this link to learn more: http://typo3.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/hlpe/hlpe_documents/_Biofuels/HLPE_V0_draft_report_Biofuels_and_Food_Security-09-Jan-2013.pdf

Development of a Gasification System for Utilizing Fish Processing Waste and Coastal Small Diameter Wood in Rural Areas

This research focuses on developing a methodology and process to gasify a unique waste stream composed of salmon fishery wastes and small diameter alder, by taking a low-cost practical approach to create a system that could be locally sustainable and support existing infrastructure and heating needs.
Follow this link to learn more: http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/ef1017708