The International Energy Agency has suggested that the energy economy in 2035 will be positive for the US. This article shows what is expected for 2015, including production and consumption rates for each continent. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.timera-energy.com/commodity-prices/iea-golden-age-of-gas-by-2035-but-what-about-2015-2/#_
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Agriculture to Aviations: Partners in Prosperity (USDA FARM to FLY program, .pdf)
The USDA’s report on the FARM to FLY program. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.usda.gov/documents/usda-farm-to-fly-report-jan-2012.pdf
Biofuels and Invasive Species
IUCN explores the links between biofuel production systems and invase species Follow this link to learn more: http://cmsdata.iucn.org/downloads/biofuels_and_invasives_background_paper.pdf
Guidelines on Biofuels and Invasive Species
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
Biofuel Lesson Plans
A directory of lesson plans for bioenergy lessons, with suggestions for grade levels. Suggested grades: For k-12 teachers Follow this link to learn more: http://www.lessonplansdirectory.com/renewable_energy/biofuel.html
Sustainable Biofuels from Fast Pyrolysis
UOP explains the process and advantages of converting biomass to useable products through the use of fast pyrolysis. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.netd.itri.org.tw/apec_biorefinery2009/Downloads/APEC%20BioRefinery%20Workshop(PDF)/6.%20Sustainable%20Biofuels%20from%20Fast%20Pyrolysis.pdf
What is a biorefinery?
NREL explains the science behind biorefineries. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.nrel.gov/biomass/biorefinery.html
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
