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
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
Understanding Today’s Crude Oil and Product Markets
American consumers have found themselves facing higher prices for gasoline, heating oil, and other petroleum products. The question policy makers, as well as consumers, seek to answer is: Why? Follow this link to learn more: http://heartland.org/policy-documents/understanding-todays-crude-oil-and-product-markets
The Application of Bio Jet Fuels until 2050, Scenarios for Future Developments
Research on biojet fuel stakeholders and their views and perceptions Follow this link to learn more: http://igitur-archive.library.uu.nl/student-theses/2012-0404-200511/UUindex.html
Energy in Brief: What were the key energy commodity price trend in 2012?
EIA reports the general price trends for major energy and food commodities in 2012. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.eia.gov/energy_in_brief/article/briefs_2012.cfm
Bio-energy policies in a global context
This paper analyzes the global impact of bio-energy policies on biomass production and trade, paying particular attention to sustainable development in the bio-energy sector. It examines how a possible reduction and elimination of trade barriers as well as a phasing out of trade distorting support measures would contribute to the development of a global sustainable bio-energy market. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959652608002540