This research focuses on developing a methodology and process to gasify a unique waste stream composed of salmon fishery wastes and small diameter alder, by taking a low-cost practical approach to create a system that could be locally sustainable and support existing infrastructure and heating needs.
Follow this link to learn more: http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/ef1017708

Where does waste occur in agriculture? Potential feedstocks can come from waste streams.
Follow this link to learn more: http://www.imeche.org/knowledge/themes/environment/global-food

This paper describes, compares, and analyses the markets for biofuels in Germany and the UK.
Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301421506002977

How is oil refined? This animated explanation clears up the science behind the refinery process.
Follow this link to learn more: http://www.adventuresinenergy.org/Refining-Oil/index.html

Data and reports on the global oil production and consumption, broken down by country.
Follow this link to learn more: http://www.eia.gov/countries/

This report represents the discussions and findings of the workshop, the goal of which was to bring together scientific leaders in microbiology, plant biology, metabolic engineering, systems biology, bioinformatics, computational modeling, and other relevant disciplines to examine fundamental aspects of biosystems design from molecules to organisms to communities.
Follow this link to learn more: http://genomicscience.energy.gov/biosystemsdesign/index.shtml

This report considers the environmental, logistical, and financial implications of introducing alternative jet fuels to airports.
Follow this link to learn more: http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/acrp/acrp_rpt_060.pdf

Bio-jet fuels currently represent the only viable option for significantly reducing emissions from aviation without cutting the number of flights flown. Policy Exchange explores ways to develop and commercialize these bio-jet fuels.
Follow this link to learn more: http://www.ascension-publishing.com/BIZ/Greenskies.pdf

What are the levelized costs for generating various types of energy? This paper compares coal, natural gas, nuclear and various renewable energies by cost.
Follow this link to learn more: http://www.eia.gov/forecasts/archive/aeo11/electricity_generation.cfm

Where does the funding for biofuel research come from? This report covers both government and private investments for renewable biofuels.
Follow this link to learn more: http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL34738.pdf