Explanation of the Renewable Fuel Standard and what it means for the US. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=13105&page=R1
Author: william.herring
Greening Schools — A project by the Illinois EPA and WMRC
Lessons for k-12 about biofuels, biodiesel, and alternative fuels Follow this link to learn more: http://www.greeningschools.org/resources/view_cat_teacher.cfm?id=134
Fuels for Schools and Beyond — Intermountain West
Fuels for Schools uses wood products to heat schools and hospitals. See how the Intermountain West states have applied this concept. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.fuelsforschools.info/
Forests and Rangelands — Woody Biomass Information
A resource for entities interested in woody biomass utilization and to facilitate the work of the interagency Federal Woody Biomass Utilization Working Group (WBUG), a working group of technical specialists representing federal agencies whose missions relate to the goal of encouraging the use of woody biomass. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.forestsandrangelands.gov/Woody_Biomass/index.shtml
Energy companies buckle up in hope of green aviation takeoff
What is the future of biojet fuels? One company in California thinks it’s algae. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.forestbusinessnetwork.com/25291/energy-companies-buckle-up-in-hope-of-green-aviation-takeoff/
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering: Green Process Engineering in Canada
The Green Process Engineering program is the first of its kind in Canada. Its basic objective is to combine and integrate the fundamental principles of chemical engineering to design commercial products and processes that are safe, economical and environmentally friendly Follow this link to learn more: http://www.eng.uwo.ca/chemical/GreenProcess.htm
Energy Information Administration — US States informational pages
Maps and Energy Data for the US and Individual States. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.eia.gov/state/
Energy Kids Lesson Plants
Energy related lesson plans from the US Energy Information Administration for k-12 Follow this link to learn more: http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=Plans
Energy Explained: Maps, Explanations, and Information about Different Forms of Energy
Information about US production and usage of electricity, coal, petroleum, nuclear power and biofuels. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/index.cfm
A novel pathway to produce butanol and isobutanol in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Butanol has similar properties to gasoline and thus it has the potential to be used as a substitute for gasoline in currently running engines. Clostridia are recognized as natural and good butanol producers and are employed in the industrial-scale production of solvents. This research article shows how Clostridia can be used for biofuel processes. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.biotechnologyforbiofuels.com/content/6/1/68/abstract