IUCN explains the risks of introducing invasive plants, plant diseases, and pests when adopting new biofuel crops. Follow this link to learn more: http://cmsdata.iucn.org/downloads/iucn_guidelines_on_biofuels_and_invasive_species_.pdf
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Turning T-Shirts and Table Scraps into Jet Fuel
How is biofuel made, anyway? LabTV shows the ins and outs of biofuels production Follow this link to learn more: http://www.ndep.us/Biofuel
The Future Energy Conference: April 13, Seattle Washington
Oregon’s leading clean energy conference connects policy with practice and addresses the industry’s current challenges and opportunities. Follow this link to learn more: http://futureenergyconference.com/
USA National Gas Price Heat Map
Find the latest US petroleum gas prices by county. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.gasbuddy.com/gb_gastemperaturemap.aspx
Research Advances: Cellulosic Ethanol
What are the newest technologies for cellulosic ethanol production? NREL describes their work from 2007. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.nrel.gov/biomass/pdfs/40742.pdf
Map of Integrated Biorefineries
An interactive map of integrated biorefineries in the US. Follow this link to learn more: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/biomass/integrated_biorefineries.html
Imagine Tomorrow
The Seattle Times explains the Imagine Tomorrow research competition in one page Follow this link to learn more: https://docs.google.com/a/nararenewables.org/file/d/0B188lS8SaYDgWkNJeXliVU1tV2M/edit
Value Orientation and Forest Management: The Forest Healthy Debate
Among both forest practitioners and the general public, “forest health” has become an issue of contention. Survey results from Oregon and Washington residents were used to assess the relationships between respondents’ self-described environmental or economic priorities, acceptability of forest management practices and perceieved threats to forest health Follow this link to learn more: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00267-004-7256-8
Thermo-chemical Conversion of Biomass – Eco-friendly Energy Routes
Review article explaining the various options for biomass treatments and conversions for biofuels. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1364032112000251
Biofuels and Food Security — A zero-draft consultation paper
This Report starts with outlining the main policies taken at national and regional level for the promotion and creation of biofuels markets. While Brazil, the US and the EU clearly dominate production, more than 50 countries have adopted biofuels targets and/or incorporated transport fuels mandates for the development of biofuels. In addition, while policies have been elaborated at national or at most regional level these have led to trade and investment in biofuels on a global scale. Follow this link to learn more: http://typo3.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/hlpe/hlpe_documents/_Biofuels/HLPE_V0_draft_report_Biofuels_and_Food_Security-09-Jan-2013.pdf