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/

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

While crop management is sometimes mentioned, there is seldom any explicit comment on the risk that diseases may pose to the economic viability of biofuel crops. This review compares biofuel crop diseases and suggests adaptations to practices that may aid in reducing crop disease.
Follow this link to learn more: http://www.future-science.com/doi/full/10.4155/bfs.145

Research, information, and interactive widgets from the US DOE.
Follow this link to learn more: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/biomass/about.html