A review article presenting the challenges and costs of biofuel production. Follow this link to learn more: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wene.5/abstract;jsessionid=924AD6FC7FDA8DB1AD90C399538963AB.d01t02?deniedAccessCustomisedMessage=&userIsAuthenticated=false
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Conversion webpage
Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill)
US Act to provide support for agriculture, biofuel, and forestry Follow this link to learn more: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-110publ234/content-detail.html
Biofuels in Developing Countries: Are Comparative Advantages Enough?
This paper investigates the role of comparative advantage on biofuel policy adoption. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301421512000262
National Energy Education Devleopment Project
NEED works with energy companies, agencies, and organizations to bring balanced energy programs to the nation’s schools with a focus on strong teacher professional development, timely and balanced curriculum materials, signature program capabilities and turn-key program management. Follow this link to learn more: http://need.org/
Indirect Effects of Petroleum
This presentation covers some of the transportation, political, and environmental problems faced by the petroleum industry. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.crcao.org/workshops/LCA%20October%202011/Session%204/Unnasch,%20Stefan.pdf
Navy Secretary And USDA Secretary Announce Largest Government Purchase Of Biofuel
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) signed a contract to purchase 450,000 gallons of advanced drop-in biofuel, the single largest purchase of biofuel in government history. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=64163
Designing the perfect plant feedstock for biofuel production: Using the whole buffalo to diversify fuels and products
In an effort to replace petroleum, technologies to synthesize liquid fuels and other commodities from renewable biomass are being developed. Current technologies, however, only use a portion of plant biomass feedstocks for fuel and useful products. “Using the whole feedstock buffalo” or optimally using all portions and biochemicals present in renewable biomass will enhance the economic and environmental feasibility of biofuels and coproducts. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0734975011001388
Cleaner Production Alternatives: Biomass Utilisation Options
This report compares the energy production capability of bioethanol production from corn and direct utilisation alternatives, such as cellulosic bioethanol production. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959652610000181
2012 Timeline of the Farm Bill
Information, explanations, and general history of the USDA Farm Bill Follow this link to learn more: http://www.bio.org/sites/default/files/Timeline-Farm-Bill-Energy-Title.pdf
New Map Gives Public a Global View of Biofuel Development
Assessing how biofuels affect forests and people’s livelihoods and how its production can be more sustainable has been made easier with this interactive map which provides a geographical overview of biofuel production, consumption and investment around the world. Follow this link to learn more: http://blog.cifor.org/4103/new-map-gives-public-a-global-view-of-biofuel-development/#.UBrLy2Gldzp