NREL explains the science behind biorefineries. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.nrel.gov/biomass/biorefinery.html
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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
The Potential and Role of Biofuels in Commercial Air Transport-Biojetfuel; Sept 2012
An overview of the uses of biojetfuel for commercial aviation Follow this link to learn more: http://www.bioenergytrade.org/downloads/T40-Biojetfuel-Report-Sept2012.pdf
Natural Resources information by state
25x’25 is a grassroots-led and supported renewable energy initiative. Across the country, farmers, ranchers, forest land owners and other leaders in the community are coming together in state-level alliances to explore how the 25x’25 vision can help accomplish state energy, environmental and rural development goals. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.25×25.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=22&Itemid=51
Sources and Uses of Wood for Energy
As of August 2007, about 2.1% of energy used in the United States came from wood. This could potentially increase to about 10.0% of U.S. energy use. What are the sources of wood-based energy, and how can wood be used to make energy? Follow this link to learn more: http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/tmu/biomass_energy/sources-uses-of-wood-for-energy.pdf