A set of lesson plans, videos and activites from federal agencies about energy literacy. Follow this link to learn more: http://free.ed.gov/subjects.cfm?subject_id=249&toplvl=56&res_feature_request=1
Category: Conversion
Conversion webpage
Metabolic Engineering: Enabling Technology for Biofuels Production
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
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/
Biofuels: Ethical Issues
Concerns over energy security, economic development and climate change are driving the development of biofuels. This report sets out an ethical framework to guide policy-making for both current and future biofuels. View research summaries and download the report (.pdf) Follow this link to learn more: http://www.nuffieldbioethics.org/biofuels-0
USDA Renewable Energy Investments and Renewable Energy Resources Map
Interactive maps comparing grasslands, petroleum blending terminals, investments, poverty rates and population density. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.usda.gov/energy/maps/maps.htm
Chapter 13: International Trade of Biofuels: Current Trends and the Potential Role of Africa
Scholarly book on biofuels in Africa; Chapter 13 assesses the international trade of biofuels and the challenges specifically for African countries. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.springerlink.com/content/x8q0x21767k84380/
USFS Woody Biomass Market Development Page
Links and information about the woody biomass utilization markets. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.fs.fed.us/woodybiomass/strategy/markets.shtml
Advances in Adapting the fleet to Alternative Fuel Use (Boeing, presentation to the Transportation Research Board)
A presentation from Dave Daggett, Technology Leader of Energy & Emissions at Boeing, on adapting commercial aviation fleets to utilize alternative fuels. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.trbav030.org/pdf2008/TRB08_Daggett.pdf