Fuels for Schools was started in Vermont as a statewide initiative to promote and encourage the use of renewable, local natural resources to provide reliable heat for schools. It has since grown into a multistate program, and has recently expanded its scope beyond schools. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.biomassmagazine.com/articles/1230/fuels-for-schools-and-beyond/
Category: Conversion
Conversion webpage
The Value of a Tree Lesson — Elementary
A lesson plan for elementary grades to determine whether a tree should be used for fuel or left to sequester carbon. Includes isntructions, worksheets, and potential questions Follow this link to learn more: https://docs.google.com/a/nararenewables.org/file/d/0B188lS8SaYDgelpSTXU0TjZUTzg/edit
How Much Carbon is in a Tree?
A chart that is useful for the Value of a Tree lesson. A table that gives estimates of carbon in trees of various sizes. Follow this link to learn more: https://docs.google.com/a/nararenewables.org/file/d/0B188lS8SaYDgMG85M3RrVEJEVEU/edit
Precision Forest Cooperative: History of the Rural Technology Initiative and Current Research: Washington Forest Biomass Supply Assessment Project
RTI (Rural Technology Initiative) was established in January 2000 by a federal grant as a pilot project to accelerate the implementation of new technologies in rural forest resource-based communities. The RTI mission was simple: Empower the existing infrastructure to use better technology in rural areas for managing forests for increased product and environmental values in support of local communities. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.cfr.washington.edu/research.pfc/rti/
Household Emissions Chart — Value of a Tree lesson
When it comes to carbon emissions, how much does your family make? MOSS provides a quick look at household carbon emissions. This chart is useful for the Value of a Tree lesson. suggested age: K-12 Follow this link to learn more: https://docs.google.com/a/nararenewables.org/file/d/0B188lS8SaYDgNGNvRkZQb2RfcVU/edit
The Agricultural Ethics of Biofuels: Climate Ethics and Mitigation Arguments
Evaluating the ethics of biofuels and its effect on climate Follow this link to learn more: http://www.springerlink.com/content/g28hj32713718627/
State and Local Government Publications – Pacific Northwest
A list of links to Pacific Northwest legislatures, statutes, rules, and government sites. Follow this link to learn more: http://guides.lib.washington.edu/content.php?pid=128073&sid=1099057
World Bank Working Paper no. 218 – National Oil Companies and Value Creation
An explanation of National Oil Companies and their infrastructure Follow this link to learn more: http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTOGMC/Resources/9780821388310.pdf
Sustainable Biofuels from Forests, Grasslands and Rangelands
Produced by the Ecological Society of America (ESA), the nation’s largest organization of ecological scientists, and sponsored by the Energy Foundation, these reports explore the production and use of biofuels from an ecological perspective. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-04/esoa-sbf042810.php
Current Jet Fuel Prices (updated weekly)
How much does jet fuel currently cost? How has that changed since a year ago? Find out with IATA’s up-to-date fuel price monitor. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/economics/fuel_monitor/Pages/index.aspx
