Imagine Tomorrow challenges 9th through 12th graders to seek new ways to support the transition to alternative energy sources. Students research complex topics related to renewable energy, then innovate technologies, designs, or plans to mobilize behavior. They forge connections in their communities and create positive change. In this energy competition, as in life, solutions are limited only by imagination.
Follow this link to learn more: http://imagine.wsu.edu/

Graphs and information on the Ethanol Market updated daily.
Follow this link to learn more: http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/lswethanol.pdf

Facts and figures for monthly biodiesel production in the US.
Follow this link to learn more: http://www.eia.gov/biofuels/biodiesel/production/

A directory of lesson plans for bioenergy lessons, with suggestions for grade levels. Suggested grades: For k-12 teachers
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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

NREL explains the science behind biorefineries.
Follow this link to learn more: http://www.nrel.gov/biomass/biorefinery.html

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

An interactive map of integrated biorefineries in the US.
Follow this link to learn more: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/biomass/integrated_biorefineries.html

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

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