Category: Thought Leadership

"Produced water from oil wells used to grow algae for biofuels."

"Produced water from oil wells used to grow algae for biofuels."

June 10, 2011 |

Today on twitter Life_Sciences_: Biofuels, ecosystem services and human wellbeing: Putting biofuels in the ecosystem services narrative taxpayers: New report details history of #ethanol #subsidies: Extending tax credit through 2015 will cost #taxpayers $31 billion! sustainability0: ‘produced water’ from oil wells used to grow algae for biofuels – ArgusBiofuels: Corn futures spike on USDA report […]

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"Petrobras investing US$400 million in biofuels research 2010-2014"

"Petrobras investing US$400 million in biofuels research 2010-2014"

June 9, 2011 |

Today on Twitter: mercuriusb: Mercurius is mentioned (p. 57) of the SAFN biojet fuel report about Pacific NW biojet potential. uOttawa_News: #uOttawa conference: how can we ensure an orderly transition to a #sustainable #energy future in #Canada? GreenCarCongres: Petrobras investing US$400 million in biofuels research 2010-2014 BioBusiness_: Don’t Discount Biofuels: Biofuels, startups, energy John Gardner […]

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"Biofuels jump forward with elimination of key cost barrier."

"Biofuels jump forward with elimination of key cost barrier."

June 8, 2011 |

Today on Twitter. algaebiofuels: #BioFuel Southold Free Library Makes Successful Switch to Biofuels – Patch.com SpenserVillwock: Biofuels jump forward with elimination of key cost barrier – Southwest Farm Press nicholasgdavies: Cool biofuel site: PeterboroughLoc: Business opportunities in Algal Biofuels – flightraining: Virgin Group airlines collaborate on biofuels at LAX: Virgin Atlantic, Virgin America and V […]

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"Biofuels…divert food and land from the poor to the non-sustainable energy needs of the rich…"

"Biofuels…divert food and land from the poor to the non-sustainable energy needs of the rich…"

June 7, 2011 |

Today on Twitter: kycornfed: Vilsack says biofuels are good for agriculture and consumers. #ethanol JMCooper2010: “Biofuels…divert food and land from the poor to the non-sustainable energy needs of the rich…” unhealthytruth: This year 40% of America’s corn crop will go into car engines rather than stomachs as corn policies distort food prices BuddhaOishiph: Food Versus […]

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The True Story Behind Food Versus Fuel Debate

The True Story Behind Food Versus Fuel Debate

June 7, 2011 |

By Ron Miller Managing Director and co-founder of Prisma Advisors, LLC former CEO, Aventine Renewable Energy Holdings, Inc. “Hunger, despair for millions” reads the headline in a national newspaper looking to link high food prices with the growth of renewable fuels. Anti-ethanol factions oftentimes cite food costs in the ongoing food versus fuel debate but they […]

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"How the US Can Wean Itself Off Fossil Fuels With Biofuels."

"How the US Can Wean Itself Off Fossil Fuels With Biofuels."

June 6, 2011 |

Today on Twitter. juanprados: More #biomass projects…getting down to Florida BPGulfLeak: Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Dead Zone: The Algae Biofuels and Carbon Exchange Agenda #youdecide Giordanagvx: How the US Can Wean Itself Off Fossil Fuels With Biofuels Re_Nuble: The Myth of Sustainable Biofuels…Read On! pmargherio: Driving the Redefinition of Biofuels

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"Is the Open Fuel Standard Good for Advanced Biofuels or for the USA?"

"Is the Open Fuel Standard Good for Advanced Biofuels or for the USA?"

June 3, 2011 |

CaneEthanol: NYT/Greenwire-Brazil remains world’s largest #ethanol exporter, posing threat to US ind that caused govt 2 place tariffs CindyMachire: Biofuels: Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Sustainable Development: Alltop_green: Consolidated bioprocessing: a revolution in biofuels development TradingCBOT: NFU rejects biofuel criticism: BIOFUELS can help to create a strong and sustainable agricultural sector in… BIOblogger: Is the Open Fuel […]

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"Crazy to decry biofuels but not animal feed."

"Crazy to decry biofuels but not animal feed."

May 31, 2011 |

Today on Twitter: SustainableNet: Ethanol Subsidies Under Attack as Gas Prices Rise – Gather.com rgwakeman: Crazy to decry biofuels but not animal feed RT @bittman Oxfam says food prices will double by 2030: DrShikin: Not sure abt biofuels like palm oil. If food becomes fuel, we’ll then hv 2 look at alternatives 2 PO for […]

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"Do UOP, Boeing and the Oil and Gas Refining industry have too much influence on aviation biofuels?"

"Do UOP, Boeing and the Oil and Gas Refining industry have too much influence on aviation biofuels?"

[ 0 ] May 26, 2011 |

NonProfitBlogs: Biofuels: Threat or opportunity for women? SustainableNet: Korea Turns to South Africa for Corn as US Prices Double on Ethanol Use – Bloomberg NWcleantech: Billy Glover w. @Boeing: “The #SAFN model has been designed to be adapted worldwide to dev. global #aviation #biofuels industry” @AlaskaAir Algae_2020: Q4) Do UOP, Boeing and the Oil and […]

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"Where's the best place in the world to grow biomass for biofuels? Equatorial Africa."

"Where's the best place in the world to grow biomass for biofuels? Equatorial Africa."

[ 0 ] May 25, 2011 |

Today on Twitter: boeingairplanes: Encouraging report out today about the potential for an aviation biofuels industry in #Australia & #New Zealand SustainableNet: Biofuel Firms Expand into Beauty Nutraceutical Products – RenewableEnergyWorld.com IAmBiotech: General Charles F. Wald (Ret.) “Where’s the best place in the world to grow #biomass for #biofuels? Equatorial Africa.” OrganicConsumer: Ceres Plans IPO […]

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