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EcoFABs Could Lead to Better Bioenergy Crops

by Will Ferguson (Berkeley Lab) A greater understanding of how plants and microbes work together to store vast amounts of atmospheric carbon in the soil will help in the design of better bioenergy crops for the fight against climate change. Deciphering the

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Apply for Free Faculty Workshop This Spring! Integrating BRIDGES Bioenergy National Laboratory Case Studies --- May 15-17, 2024 --- Lemont, IL Applicaiton DEADLINE March 20, 2024

Apply today to help your students participate in the renewable energy transformation! The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will offer a free workshop for faculty May 15 – 17, 2024, to help cultivate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) career pathways for college

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Energypath Science Fair Applications Open DEADLINE April 22, 2024

(Energypath) Are you passionate about energy efficiency, energy conservation, renewable energy, or other topics relating to sustainable energy? Then you should participate in our Sustainable Energy Science Fair! Held at the Energypath conference, this science fair allows Middle and High School students

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Storytelling for Scientists

by Kathryn Sheridan (Sustainability Consult/World Bio Markets 2023) ...  FIVE COMMANDMENTS • 1. If we can't consume less, we need to consume better. • 2. Just because it is 'bio' does not mean a material is sustainable. • 3. Back up your sustainability claims with data. • 4.

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Nominate an Amazing Educator for Pamplin Media Award DEADLINE February 14, 2024

(Pamplin Media) Teachers go above and beyond. For their tireless hard work and dedication to teaching, inspiring and supporting our next generation, we'd like to say thanks! Help us honor outstanding educators and tell their inspiring stories by nominating an Amazing

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Free Classroom Curriculum Resources from GrowNextGen

(GrowNextGen) Explore, download and share these proven real-world educational resources to help bring science and agriculture to life in your classroom. Relevant and engaging, you’ll find useful, easy-to-implement lesson plans and activities. GrowNextGen was launched in 2014 with funding from the Ohio

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Minnewaska High School Students Visit CVEC

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Students from Minnewaska High School’s agriculture processing class toured Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company (CVEC) yesterday (December 14, 2023) to learn more about ethanol production. During the tour, the students learned about the various stages of the ethanol production process

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Al-Corn Clean Fuel Hosts Triton High School Students

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association)   Twelve students from Triton High School’s agriculture economics class toured Al-Corn Clean Fuel today (December 13, 2023) to learn more about renewable fuel production. “It’s always a pleasure to welcome students from Triton High School’s agriculture economics class to

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New BRIDGES Bioenergy Case Studies Resources Are Available for Your 2024 Curriculum!

(U.S. Department of Energy) New resources and 2024 Office Hours are available to help educators incorporate the Bioenergy Research and Education Bridge (BRIDGES) Program into their classroom curricula. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), in collaboration with Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) and Idaho National Laboratory (INL),

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Air France-KLM SAF Masterclass

(Air France-KLM)  Experts Antoine Laborde (Air France Fuel Purchasing Director) and Daniel Iracane (Academy of Technologies member) explain what SAF is and how the #AirFranceKLM Group integrates it into its decarbonization strategy.  WATCH VIDEO; includes transcript

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Project to Raise Awareness of Clean Fuels Jobs in Atlantic Canada

(Atlantica Centre for Energy/Canadian Biomass Magazine) The Atlantica Centre for Energy launched a new energy literacy project to raise awareness of opportunities in the clean fuels sector for post-secondary students and First Nation’s youth in all four Atlantic provinces. The Fuel 4

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Ethanol Industry's Impact on Local Economy, Carbon Capturing Could Create New Revenue Source

by Brittany Hardaway (WREX)  ... We're getting an inside look into the ethanol industry at Adkins Energy in Lena, Illinois.  Plant producers explain how a grain of corn is fueling the U.S. economy.  "We take corn in from local farmers, we end up

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BayoTech Celebrates Milestone Achievement: Completion of First Hydrogen Hub in Missouri

(BayoTech/PR Newswire)  BayoTech Inc., an innovator in hydrogen production, transportation, and storage solutions, announced today the availability of sustainable hydrogen fuel from its recently completed hub in Wentzville, Missouri. The BayoGaaS™ Hydrogen Hub generates 350 tons of hydrogen annually to serve a

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Biofuel Bus to Visit Midlands to Help Curb Fossil Fuel Reliance

(The Anglo-Celt)  A first of its kind, interactive ‘Biobus’ designed to show people how to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels in everyday life, has embarked on a five-week journey of Ireland and will be in Cavan this Sunday. The ‘Biobus’ was

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Marshall High School Tours ADM

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Fifteen students from Marshall High School toured the Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) carbohydrate solutions plant here yesterday (October 24, 2023). “We were excited to welcome students from Marshall High School to our facility. By seeing our operations, these students

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Learn How to Bring Real World Bioenergy National Laboratory Case Studies to Your Students --- November 16, 2023 --- ONLINE

Join DOE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), in collaboration with Argonne National Laboratory and Idaho National Laboratory, for a BRIDGES Bioenergy 101 Webinar on Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 4:00 – 5:00 pm ET. The Bioenergy Research and Education Bridge (BRIDGES) Program is a FREE case study-based education

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Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa High School Tours CVEC

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association)  Thirteen students from Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa High School toured Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company (CVEC) yesterday to learn more about ethanol production.  During the tour, the students toured the various stages of the ethanol production process such as incoming grain grading, grain

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NARA Launches Campaign to Educate Public, Government on Organics-Recycling Benefits of Rendering

(North American Renderers Association)  The North American Renderers Association has just released a useful infographic, titled, “Organics Recycling: How Recycling Food Waste with Rendering Creates Value & Ensures Sustainability,” as a part of its information campaign on the subject. The colorful and

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Working Group of Knowledge Management Programme: Results of the Second Meeting at SAF Platform

(UABIO)  We share the results of the second meeting within the project “Ukraine Sustainable Bioenergy Value Chain Innovation – Knowledge Management Programme” with the support of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF). This stage of the project

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BRIDGES Bioenergy 101 Webinar: Incorporating Bioenergy National Laboratory Research into the Classroom --- October 5, 2023 --- ONLINE

Are you interested in providing hands-on, data-centric bioenergy experiences in your classroom? The Bioenergy Research and Education Bridge (BRIDGES) Program is partnering with the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) to host the BRIDGES Bioenergy 101 webinar at 6 pm (ET) on Thursday, October 5, 2023, to

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Minnesota State Mankato Students Tour Guardian Energy

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Nine students from Minnesota State University, Mankato’s biological engineering analysis class toured Guardian Energy today to learn more about the ethanol production process. “It’s always a pleasure to host students from Minnesota State Mankato. For this group of biological

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CoBiol-A Pathway to Decarbonization and Public Engagement at Large

by Fatma Marrakchi, Daniele Castello, Lasse A. Rosendahl (IEA Bioenergy Task 34 Newsletter Direct Thermochemical Liquefaction)  ... To achieve a cleaner and healthier environment, there is a strong focus on the development of sustainable low-carbon, high yield, and costcompetitive liquid bio-crude oil as

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BRIDGES Bioenergy 101 Webinar: Incorporating Bioenergy National Laboratory Research into the Classroom --- October 5, 2023 --- ONLINE

Are you interested in providing hands-on, data-centric bioenergy experiences in your classroom? The Bioenergy Research and Education Bridge (BRIDGES) Program is partnering with the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) to host the BRIDGES Bioenergy 101 webinar at 6 pm (ET) on Thursday, October 5, 2023, to

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BRIDGES Bioenergy 101 Webinar: Introducing Educators to Bioenergy National Laboratory Research --- September 14, 2023 --- ONLINE

Kick off the new school year with cutting-edge bioenergy resources that help students explore clean energy careers and build critical thinking skills! Join the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), in collaboration with Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) and Idaho National Laboratory (INL), for a professional development

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BRIDGES Bioenergy 101 Webinar: What Happens When You Combine Airplanes and Bioenergy? --- September 14, 2023 --- ONLINE

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) is committed to strengthening its relationships with aviation industry partners, including fuel producers, biofuel crop growers, researchers, academia, state/local/tribal governments, and others. The mission of this continued collaboration is to accelerate the growth

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Textbook, Bioenergy: Biomass to Biofuels and Waste to Energy 2nd Edition, Available Now

by Anju Dahiya (Editor) Bioenergy: Biomass to Biofuels and Waste to Energy, Second Edition presents a complete overview of the bioenergy value chain, from feedstock to end products. It examines current and emerging feedstocks and advanced processes and technologies enabling the development of

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Students Are Green Chemistry Leaders in Toronto

by Francisco Yarur (University of Toronto) with an introduction by David A. Laviska (ACS Green Chemistry Institute) One of our strategic objectives at the ACS Green Chemistry Institute involves building and supporting collaborative relationships across the global green chemistry community. As

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Best Practices in Sustainability Education Spring Series --- various dates June 2023 --- ONLINE

This June, GCSE will host a series of workshops that will give participants the opportunity to learn about and share best practices in applying the Key Competencies in Sustainability framework into pedagogies, assessments, and different content areas.   Workshop dates and topics: Wednesday,

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Bioprocessing Separations Consortium Spotlights Three-Year Update and Announces Bioenergy STEM Workshop for Students! --- Fridays July 14-August 4, 2023 --- ONLINE

(U.S. Department of Energy)  While fossil fuels still dominate the energy landscape, biomass is becoming a power player in the clean energy revolution. Separating valuable compounds from other components – like isolating fuel molecules from water, microorganisms, and other organic material

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Episode 100: How to Talk about Climate Change

(Climate Now) A 2022 study by Yale University found that two thirds of Americans (67%) rarely or never talk about climate change, and rarely or never hear people they know talking about it either. Despite the existential threat that it poses, one

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The Fuels Institute Announces Rebrand

(Transportation Energy Institute) The focus of the organization always was, and remains today, on the energy that powers transportation; the rebrand further reflects the breadth of how the industry has evolved. --  The Fuels Institute, a non-profit, non-advocacy research organization dedicated

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Blythewood High Students Turn Cooking Oil into Biodiesel, Preparing for Careers in STEM

by Samantha McCollum (WACH Fox 57) Students at Blythewood High School are fueling the future as they turn used cooking oil into biodiesel fuel, a drop-in replacement for petroleum diesel fuel. Chemistry teacher Will Epps says he noticed there were great careers

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Bioenergy 101?: Introducing Educators and Students to National Laboratory Bioenergy Research Case Studies

(U.S. Department of Energy)  Are you interested in increasing your students’ bioenergy awareness by immersing them in a real-world national laboratory scenario?    Did you know that skills used to complete the Bioenergy Research and Education Bridge Program (BRIDGES) can prepare students to contribute to

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Wabasso High School Students Tour Highwater Ethanol

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Eleven students from Wabasso High School’s plant science class toured Highwater Ethanol today to learn more about ethanol production.  During the tour, the students learned about the various processes of ethanol production including incoming grain grading, grain handling, fermentation,

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Mankato Area Public School Students Visit Guardian Energy

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Students from Mankato Area Public Schools toured Guardian Energy on Apr 13 to learn about ethanol production.  “We’re always happy to welcome students interested in learning more about ethanol production. As producers of clean, renewable energy from locally grown

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Earth Day Spotlight: Exciting New STEM Resources Are Now Available for Students and Educators!

(U.S. Department of Energy) Does algae ever come to mind when you think of surfboards, biofuels, or flip flops? In celebration of Earth Day, the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) is excited to announce three new STEM resources available to help students and

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Students Learn about Making Soy Biodiesel through GrowNextGen

(Ohio Country Journal/Ohio Ag Net) Rachel Sanders, Science Instructor, Senior Capstone Advisor and FFA Advisor at Global Impact STEM Academy, taught her 11th grade students about making Soy Biodiesel through the GrowNextGen program. Pictured are two of her 11th grade

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Central High School Students Tour Heartland Corn Products

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Sixteen students from Central High School in Norwood Young America toured Heartland Corn Products today to learn about ethanol production. “We appreciate students from Central High School taking time out of their schedules to learn more about ethanol production

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Playing and Painting to Promote Science: Board Games and Art Teach Conservation

by Grace Marie Finnell-Gudwien (Planet Forward) It’s board game night. You’re sitting around a table with some of your friends, ready to play the colorful board game laid out in front of you. You all pick your characters and deal out

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CVEC Hosts Ridgewater College Students

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Twenty students from Ridgewater College toured Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company (CVEC) on March 31 to learn about renewable fuel production. During the tour, the students learned about incoming grain grading, grain handling, fermentation, grain storage, dried distillers grain production

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Al-Corn Clean Fuel Hosts Triton High School Students

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association)  Twelve students from Triton High School’s agricultural economics class visited Al-Corn Clean Fuel on March 15 to get a better understanding of renewable energy production.  “We were pleased to welcome and share our story with students from Triton High

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New Ulm High School Students Visit Heartland Corn Products

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Nineteen students from New Ulm High School toured Heartland Corn Products today to learn about ethanol production. “It was a pleasure to welcome students from New Ulm High School to our facility. We have a great story to share

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Sleepy Eye High School Tours Highwater Ethanol

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Twenty-three students from Sleepy Eye High School’s crop science class toured Highwater Ethanol on March 22 to learn about renewable fuel production.  During the tour, the students learned about the various stages in ethanol production such as incoming grain

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Summer Institute for Climate Change Education --- July 17-21, 2023 --- ONLINE

The Teach Climate Network's three-day climate change education conference is built by educators and climate change professionals from across the US, Canada, and the Pacific Islands! Resources Explore curricula and tools to teach climate change concepts in all subject areas and settings Community Connect

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South Carolina High School Receives Grant from Dominion Energy for Biodiesel Program

by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) In late January Dominion Energy announced that the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $236,000 in environmental stewardship grants to 15 organizations across South Carolina. One of the grant recipients was Blythewood High School’s

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How Corn Could Power Your Commute

(Biotechnology Innovation Organization) Nature’s Building Blocks is BIO’s second original film series produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions. Today, BIO proudly launches a series of short, heartfelt, and inspirational documentaries that showcase how biotech addresses health, climate, and equality issues

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Fueling the Future with Food Waste: High School Students Create Biofuel from Food Processing Waste with Help from PNNL

by Karthikeyan K. Ramasamy (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) One cannot appreciate how food processing wastes become biofuels just by reading about it in a book. Students in science teacher Melanie Bachart’s high school bioethics course at Chiawana High School, Pasco, Washington, got the full

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The Algae Foundation Offers Three Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)

(Algae Foundation) The Algae Foundation is pleased to announce the publication of it’s third Massive Open Online Course. Algal MOOC #3, Introduction to Seaweeds. Algal MOOC #3 is the third of five courses developed by the Algae Foundation and Scripps Institution of

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ACTC Diesel Students Train for Future of Biodiesel

(The Daily Independent, Ashland, Ky./Yahoo!) Eleven Diesel Technology students completed a biodiesel training/information course with the Kentucky Soybean Board in November. Cody Fraley, Lucas Hammond, Bryan Reynolds, Hunter Vance, Carter Cole, Hunter Hay, Kenton Rose, Joshua Thayer, Rader Adkins, Stanley McCarty and

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The BioBuilder Educational Foundation Is a 501c3 Nonprofit Committed to Access and Equity Now Recruiting for High School Apprenticeship Challenge in Boston Area

(BioBuilder) Established in 2011 from an award-winning teaching team at MIT, BioBuilder takes a comprehensive approach to the emerging field of synthetic biology, providing exceptional programming available for students and educators alike. For students, there is the chance to integrate biology

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Launching High School Bioengineers on their Paths to College and Careers from BioBuilder --- December 15, 2022 --- ONLINE

BioMADE EWD Webinar Series: BioBuilder and STEMconnector --  Authentic scientific experiences spark engagement. This BioMADE project is supporting a biomanufacturing track within the BioBuilderClub program – allowing high school students throughout the country to carry out meaningful research with industry-grade

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Teach Climate Tips

(Climate Generation) ... Check out Climate Generation’s Teach Climate Network Workshop series to watch recordings or attend live. For a deeper dive, dig into asynchronous professional learning opportunities with our new Becoming a Climate Change Educator Toolkit. For even more bite size learning

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Minnesota State Mankato Agroecology Students Tour Guardian Energy

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Seven students from Minnesota State University, Mankato’s agroecology class visited Guardian Energy on Nov 17 to learn more about ethanol production.  During their visit, the students gained a better understanding of the various components of the ethanol production process

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From Bacteria to Biofuels - Virtual Field Trip

(Wisconsin Science Festival) Jack Williams is a microbiologist from the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center who investigates the ways bacteria change and react when producing biofuels. Take a virtual tour of a microbiology lab, to learn how scientists transform bacteria found in soil

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Many States Omit Climate Education. These Teachers Are Trying to Slip It In.

by Winston Choi-Schagrin (DNYUZ/New York Times) In mid-October, just two weeks after Hurricane Ian struck her state, Bertha Vazquez asked her class of 7th graders to go online and search for information about climate change. Specifically, she tasked them to

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Green Energy Biofuel Encourages Recycling Food Waste, Safe Cooking This Holiday Season

(WJBF) Green Energy Biofuel is spreading the word about helping the environment.  The company was recently visited by a group from the University of South Carolina. “We had some students come down, take a tour of the plant, and show them what we

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Highwater Ethanol Host Red Rock Central Public School

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association)  Students from Red Rock Central Public School’s agriculture class toured Highwater Ethanol yesterday to learn about the ethanol industry.  “We are pleased to once again welcome students from Red Rock Central. These tours give us an opportunity to showcase

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All About Renewable Energy for Kids

(Solar Power Guide) ... Biomass Energy -- Biomass energy includes organic materials that come from plants and animals. It's possible to burn solid matter such as wood and garbage. Material from animal waste or rotting garbage produces biogas, which can also be

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UWO, Agra Energy Break Ground on Biogas-to-Liquid Fuel Project

by Natalie Johnson (University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh/Biomass Magazine) Marked by a groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 17, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh launched a new effort with biogas partner Agra Energy to build Wisconsin’s first commercial facility to turn dairy farm

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Students Learn about Ethanol Production at CVEC

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company (CVEC) hosted plant tours for two schools earlier this week.  On Oct 11, CVEC welcomed 25 students from Minnewaska Area High School’s agriculture processing class followed by 13 students from West Central Area Secondary

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Southwest Star Concept School Tours Highwater Ethanol

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association)  Students from Southwest Star Concept School from Okabena visited Highwater Ethanol on Oct 4 to learn about ethanol production. “We are always pleased to share our story with students. These tours give us an opportunity to showcase the ethanol

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Climate Generation Is Offering a Paid Opportunity for Three Elementary Educators to Create an Elementary Climate Change Lesson Plan

(Climate Generation) Are you a current or former elementary school educator? Do you wish you had more climate change resources tailored to your students? Climate Generation is offering a paid opportunity for three elementary educators to create an elementary climate change lesson plan

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Minnesota State University Students Tour Guardian Energy

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Bioengineering students from Minnesota State University, Mankato toured Guardian Energy yesterday to learn about ethanol production. “We were happy to once again welcome students from Minnesota State University – Mankato. These tours give students a first-hand overview of the

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Biogas At School

(BioCycle Magazine) In 200 schools in Brazil, Israel, Fiji and additional countries around the world, students are learning about — and experiencing — anaerobic digestion (AD) of food waste. HomeBiogas, an Israel-based company that sells small-scale AD systems for homes, refugee

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Blooming Prairie High School Tours Al-Corn Clean Fuel

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association)  Twenty-four students from Blooming Prairie High School toured Al-Corn Clean Fuel today to get a closer look at renewable energy production. “We were pleased to welcome Blooming Prairie High School to our facility. It’s important for students to learn

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How to Make Attention and Influence Strategics: User’s Guide to Your Opening Line

by Steve Weiss (Biofuels Digest/Grey Heron) Note to readers: A more timely piece could not be written. With the industry awash as never before with opportunity, the skills of gaining attention from the right people in the right way has

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Biodiesel Boats Bringing Smiles through GrowNextGen

by Matt Reese and Dale Minyo (Ohio's Country Journal) The folks with GrowNextGen are staying very busy this summer. On July 22 the 2022 GrowNextGen Tour stopped at the Crawford County Fair highlighting biodiesel and soy ink through fun, hands-on activities

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Green Energy Biofuel, Blythewood High School Revive Student Interest in Biodiesel Education, Training

(Green Energy Biofuel/ EIN Presswire) South Carolina-based recycling firm Green Energy Biofuel continues its long history of helping schools and students prepare for the energy economy of tomorrow.  -- Two Citadel alumni from South Carolina—BioJoe Renwick, co-founder of Green Energy Biofuel, and

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Trailblazing Women in the Energy Industry Are in New Paperback Book!

by Erin Twamley (ErinTwamley.com/STEMSuperheros.com) In honor of national paperback book day (July 30, 2022) and back-to-school, STEM Superheroes is excited to announce the names of “Trailblazers!” These are real-life women who are featured in the 2nd children’s book, Everyday Superheroes: Women

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Youth Day for Student Innovators, Creators, and Aspiring Entrepreneurs --- August 9, 2022 --- Alexandria, VA and ONLINE

Are you a student with big ideas? Do you want to turn those ideas into tangible products, protect your hard-earned intellectual property (IP), and share your creations with others? Then make sure to join us for the U.S. Patent and

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Anniversary Book: Funding, Organizational Growth, and Feedstock Wars

(Clean Fuels Alliance America) As the 1990s dawned, more than a decade of renewed research had been performed on various straight vegetable oils and esterified varieties by a number of individuals and universities both in the U.S. (North Dakota State, Idaho,

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SUBMISSIONS DUE OCTOBER 1! Advanced Biofuels USA Announces 1st Annual Essay Contest: How Can Advanced Biofuels Become a Transformative Source for US Transportation? DEADLINE: October 1, 2022

(Advanced Biofuels USA) Open to all People of the Planet under Twenty-Five Years Old  -- 1st Place - $200, 2nd Place - $150, 3rd Place - $100  Advanced Biofuels USA is committed to bringing new ideas forward that would accelerate the use of

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Worthington High School Tours Heron Lake BioEnergy

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association)  Seventeen students from Worthington High School toured Heron Lake BioEnergy on May 17 to get a closer look at the ethanol production process.  “We were pleased to welcome students from Worthington High School and to give them a first-hand

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Advances in Biofeedstocks and Biofuels, Volume 4, Production Technologies for Gaseous and Solid Biofuels

edited by Lalit Kumar Singh and Gaurav Chaudhary (Wiley) ... Biomass-based fuel production, or renewable fuels, are becoming increasingly important as a remedy for the increasing greenhouse effect, depleting oil reserves, and rising oil prices. Therefore, research on the production of

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If Plastic Comes from Oil and Gas, Which Come Originally from Plants, Why Isn’t It Biodegradable?

by Yael Vodovotz (The Conversation/Curious Kids)  To better understand why plastics don’t biodegrade, let’s start with how plastics are made and how biodegradation works. ... Petroleum contains a lot of a chemical called propylene. To make plastic, refiners heat the propylene together

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Teaching Material on SAF Launched in Teacher Training in Brazil

(International PtX Hub) Between May 1st and 6th, 2022, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, took place the Train of Trainers Course “Alternative Fuels for Aviation in Brazil”. The event arises from the partnership between the Brazilian Ministry of

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Al-Corn Clean Fuel Host Blooming Prairie High School Students

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association)   Seventeen students from Blooming Prairie High School visited Al-Corn Clean Fuel on May 12 to learn about ethanol production.  During the tour, the students learned about the different stages of the ethanol production process such as incoming grain grading,

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Worthington High School Tours Heron Lake BioEnergy

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Seventeen students from Worthington High School toured Heron Lake BioEnergy on May 17 to get a closer look at the ethanol production process.  “We were pleased to welcome students from Worthington High School and to give them a first-hand

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Italy: Veneto Transit Operator Adds New IVECO Buses Fueled by BioCNG

(Arriva Italia/NGV Journal) On 27 April, Arriva Veneto presented seven new biomethane-powered buses at Campo Cannoni in Sottomarina. The zero-impact vehicles will soon enter service in the suburban fleet and will connect Chioggia with Venice, Mestre and the Marco Polo airport. The

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St Peter Public Schools Tour Guardian Energy

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Sixteen students from St Peter Public Schools toured Guardian Energy yesterday to get a better understanding of the ethanol production process. “As producers of clean energy from locally-grown corn, we are also stewards of our area’s natural resources. We

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Ethanol Myths Busted: Ethanol Isn't Economical because It Lowers Mileage

(Nebraska Ethanol Board)  If ethanol lowers your gas mileage, how can it still be economical? Reid Wagner, director of the Nebraska Ethanol Board, breaks it down. With a little science, Reid shows how ethanol helps your engine run more efficiently.

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Contest Encourages Nebraskans to Celebrate Renewable Fuels Month

(Nebraska Ethanol Board/Ethanol Producer Magazine)  ... Nebraska high school students took on the mission of educating their peers about reducing their energy use and carbon footprint through the Field to Fuel student social media contest. Students were tasked with planning

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Ethanol Researchers' Report Targets Future Experts

(The Telegraph) The National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has published a Workforce Training & Education Report summarizing opportunities for students to learn outside of the classroom, as well as NCERC’s programs that train the next generation

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Minnesota New Country School Students Tour Guardian Energy

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Twelve students from Minnesota New Country School in Henderson toured Guardian Energy on April 29 to learn about ethanol production.  “We were pleased to welcome students from Minnesota New Country School. Tours like these give students a first-hand look

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Wabasso High School Visits Highwater Ethanol

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Students from Wabasso High School’s crop science class toured Highwater Ethanol on April 7 to learn more about ethanol production. “We are always happy to share our story with students. These tours give us an opportunity to explain

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Morris Area Students Visit CVEC

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association)  Seven students from Morris Area Secondary School toured Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company (CVEC) yesterday to learn about ethanol production.  “We were delighted to host students from Morris Area Secondary. Ethanol production plays a vital role in Minnesota’s rural economy.

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Sleepy Eye High School Students Tour Highwater Ethanol

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association)  Twenty-two students from Sleepy Eye High School toured Highwater Ethanol on April 20 to get a closer look at the ethanol production process. During the tour, the students learned about the different stages of the ethanol production process such

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Ridgewater College Students Tour CVEC

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association)  Eleven students from Ridgewater College toured Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company (CVEC) on April 1 to get a better understanding of the ethanol production process.  “We were pleased to welcome students from Ridgewater College and provide them with a first-hand

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STUDY–a 5-letter word for EARTH MONTH.

Advanced Biofuels USA, a nonprofit educational organization HELPS students STUDY how to defossilize transportation and OTHER energy use. Here’s an example from students in Wisconsin: https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/seventh-grade-environmental-issues-project-students-use-advanced-biofuels-usa-resources/   Each day throughout EARTH MONTH in 2022, Advanced Biofuels USA will highlight one or more

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Central High School Students Visit Heartland Corn Products

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Seventeen students from Central High School in Norwood Young America toured Heartland Corn Products on March 10 to learn about ethanol production. During the tour, the students learned about the different stages of the ethanol production process including incoming

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EARTH–a 5-letter word for EARTH MONTH.  Advanced Biofuels USA Plays Wordle for EARTH MONTH.

(Advanced Biofuels USA) Each day throughout EARTH MONTH in 2022, Advanced Biofuels USA will highlight one or more 5-letter words that you MIGHT some day see as a Wordle answer.  WATCH the home page, Twitter, Facebook and OTHER social MEDIA

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Teach Climate Network Workshop: Tackling Climate Change Disinformation in the Classroom --- April 20, 2022 --- ONLINE

Have you ever been asked by a student, parent, or colleague, “Is that really true? I’ve heard/seen something different on the news.” Attempting to teach about a subject that has become as controversial as climate change can be incredibly challenging,

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Blythewood HS Cuts Ribbon on New Biodiesel Lab

by Mike Olson (ABC Columbia)  Students at Blythewood High School are revving their engines. This afternoon, school officials and students held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their biodiesel lab. It’s one of only two in the country. The biodiesel production lab

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Clean Fuels Alliance America Celebrates a Biodiesel Innovator in Honor of National Biodiesel Day

(Clean Fuels Alliance America)  National Biodiesel Day takes place March 18, in honor of Rudolf Diesel’s birthday. In the 1890s, Rudolf invented the diesel engine, which was designed to run on peanut oil. This year it was especially meaningful as

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Central High School Students Visit Heartland Corn Products

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Seventeen students from Central High School in Norwood Young America toured Heartland Corn Products on March 10 to learn about ethanol production. During the tour, the students learned about the different stages of the ethanol production process including incoming

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Options for Reducing Transport Carbon Emissions

(Stillwater Associates) On February 28, Stillwater Senior Analyst, Jim Mladenik presented at the Bioeconomy Hawaii Forum 2022. Jim’s presentation, Options for Reducing Transport Fuel Carbon Intensity, illustrates the fuel greenhouse gas lifecycle versus that of tailpipe emissions.  READ MORE  Presentation PDF

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Team Pennycress: Regional Institutions Take on Important Environmental, Economic Challenges

by John Moody (Illinois State University/Biobased Diesel Daily) John Sedbrook, a professor of genetics at Illinois State University, is in the midst of a project that may prove to be the most important research of his career. Sedbrook and a

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EPA Publishes State-Level Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data, Resources to Promote State Action on Climate

(Environmental Protection Agency)  Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing new and updated resources to support states as they work to address the climate crisis and reduce climate pollution.  These resources include new state-level data on greenhouse gas emissions

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Teach Climate Network- Green Career Solutions to Climate Change --- March 23, 2022 --- ONLINE

Looking for ways to get your students and communities excited about climate change solutions? Join Marie Fargo, Climate Generation's Instructional Resources Coordinator as she shares resources and tips to engage students in seeing green careers as effective solutions to climate

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Red Rock Central Public School Students Visit Highwater Ethanol

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Eleven students from Red Rock Central Public School toured Highwater Ethanol on March 1 to learn more about renewable fuel production.  “We were happy to once again welcome and share our story with students from Red Rock Central. These

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Youth Climate Justice Summit --- February 25-26, 2022 --- ONLINE Registration Closes February 17

The Youth Climate Justice Summit is a day of youth action, learning, and a chance to directly participate in government. Join workshops led by youth and partners in the movement for climate justice. Meet with legislators to talk with them about

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Climate Change Is Upon Us. We’re Screwed! That’s What We’re All Thinking, Right?

by Maia Schifman (The Blake School/Climate Generation) .. Climate change is like that essay you’ve been procrastinating. It was assigned weeks before it was due, but you had other homework due sooner, so you put it off. You put it

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BIOSWITCH Glossary of Terms and Definitions

by JohnVos (Biomass Technology Group – BTG/BIOSWITCH)  In order to establish a data collection framework for the bioeconomy, it is first necessary to agree on the subject of discussion. The following glossary therefore provides a common understanding of the terms, parameters

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Youth Climate Justice Summit 2022 --- February 25-26, 2022 --- ONLINE

The Youth Climate Justice Summit is a day of youth action, learning, and a chance to directly participate in government. Join workshops led by youth and partners in the movement for climate justice. Meet with legislators to talk with them

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Looking to Teach or Learn about the Carbon Cycle? Try This Do-It-Yourself Board Game for a Start

by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA)  It has been a dream of mine to tell the story of the carbon cycle from the point of view of a carbon atom.  After attending a Wilson Center webinar on Inspiring Environmental Good

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For Educators: Spark of STEM Videos

Binge-watch the Spark of STEM Coffee Break Series with your host Maynard Okereke! Extend your coffee break with multiple episodes on-demand! Join Jason Lindsey, aka "Mr. Science", from Hooked on Science as he demonstrates four holiday-themed science experiments teachers can do

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X-STEM San Diego --- April 19, 2022 --- San Diego, CA

X-STEM San Diego is an IN-PERSON conference for middle through high school students designed to empower and inspire kids about careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Attendees will be inspired by presentations from leading STEM role models, participate in Q&A

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Red Rock Central Public School Students Tour Highwater Ethanol

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Nine students from Red Rock Central Public School visited Highwater Ethanol on Dec 2 to learn about ethanol production.  “These tours provide us with an opportunity to explain to them how ethanol is produced and the vital role it

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MCPS Plans for First-Ever Youth Climate Summit in 2022 --- March 5, 2022 --- Shady Grove, MD

by Ona Olisa (My Green Montgomery)  Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is planning to hold its first-ever Youth Climate Summit in March 2022. The idea for this summit developed after MCPS recognized increased student interest in climate action. Using a portion of a

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Central High School Students Learn about Ethanol Production

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) he Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and Heartland Corn Products hosted a virtual plant tour for 15 students from Norwood Young America’s Central High School on Dec 1.  “We were happy to share our story with students from Central

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Westbrook Walnut Grove Students Tour Highwater Ethanol

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Eighteen students from Westbrook Walnut Grove High School toured Highwater Ethanol yesterday to gain a better understanding of ethanol production. During the tour, the students learned about the various components of ethanol production such as incoming grain grading, grain

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Happy STEM/STEAM Day! November 8

STEM/STEAM Day falls on November 8. There’s no way around it: children are significantly better off with strong science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics skills. That’s why STEM and STEAM education programs are so important. It’s undebatable that these subjects push society

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Guardian Energy Hosts Minnesota State Mankato Students

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Six students from Minnesota State University, Mankato’s agroecology class visited Guardian Energy yesterday to gain a better understanding of ethanol production. During the tour, the students learned about several components of the ethanol production process including incoming grain grading,

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Owatonna High School Students Learn About Ethanol Production

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association)  The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and Al-Corn Clean Fuel hosted a virtual plant visit yesterday for Owatonna High School students. The students, from grades 9 to 12, were shown a detailed video of the plant’s ethanol production

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Triton High School Tours Al-Corn Clean Fuel

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Seventeen students from Dodge Center’s Triton High School toured Al-Corn Clean Fuel yesterday to learn about ethanol production.  During the tour, the students, from grades 11 and 12, learned about several components of the ethanol production process including incoming

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Press Release:  Advanced Biofuels USA's Online Free Library Passes 40,000 Indexed Items Milestone

For Immediate Release -- October 3, 2021—Frederick, MD --   Advanced Biofuels USA, a nonprofit educational organization, celebrates passing the 40,000 indexed item milestone in its online library dedicated to topics related to the world's transition to sustainable renewable fuels. "The goal of

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Building Trust in Sustainable Biomass: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Biomass Communications

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) If you missed Oak Ridge National Lab’s Keith Kline’s introductory remarks at ABLC Digital, now’s your chance to check out his slide guide covering how to build public confidence and trust in the role of

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Minnesota State University Students Tour Guardian Energy

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Ten students from Minnesota State University, Mankato toured Guardian Energy yesterday to learn about ethanol production.  During the tour, the students learned about several components of the ethanol production process including incoming grain grading, grain handling, fermentation, grain storage,

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Why It’s a Mistake to Teach Climate Change Only in Science Class

by Valerie Strauss (Washington Post)  The Washington Post did a recent poll on the attitudes of teens on various subjects, and there was a surprising result on what they see as the biggest threats to their generation: Only 49 percent said they

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Be a Ready Kid!

(Ready.gov) Emergencies and disasters can be scary, but there are ways to help you stay safe before, during, and even after a disaster. Here, you can play games to become a Disaster Master and learn how to build an emergency

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Plant Biologist Turns to TikTok to Show Kids Science in Action

by Lela Nargi (Washington Post)  Katie Murphy is a plant biologist. She researches corn and tobacco plants at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis, Missouri. She’s also the host of “Real Time Science,” a series of videos that she

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Teach Climate TIPS

Hello Teachers!  As you jump back into another school year that continues to throw challenges your way, remember: we see the support, knowledge, and empowerment that you give your students, their families, and your communities. The leadership and strength of our

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The Biofuels Story - PREZI

(Wisconsin Energy Institute)  What is the difference between biofuels and fossil fuels? Why are researchers at GLBRC (Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center) investigating making biofuels from corn stalks, grasses and other inedible plant material? This short interactive presentation introduces why

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Competitive Edge: Advanced Biofuels USA

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In 2007, Bob Kozak and Joanne Ivancic visited offices on Capitol Hill on behalf of Atlantic Biomass Conversions, Kozak’s enzyme development start-up, to explain the need for funds for advanced biofuels research in the Farm Bill

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EcoInsights: Free Curated Video Library of Microlearning Modules

(EcoEngineers)  We mined our wildly popular informational webinars to develop EcoInsights: a free curated video library of microlearning modules delivered in bite-sized chunks of around 5 minutes each. EcoInsights videos offer a focused answer to a single question about the

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Data that Makes a Difference: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Biofuels Information Center

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Data – we all need it. And the Biofuels Information Center provides essential bioenergy data, information, and tools to educate stakeholders on all aspects of biofuels. Where do they get the data from? How does

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Clean Air Opportunities for Educators --- August 6, 2021 --- ONLINE

Are you looking to engage your students around the topic of air quality? Join the Coalition for Clean Air as we explore K-12 appropriate opportunities to get engaged. From the light touch single day events to in-depth curriculum based projects,

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Congressional Climate Camp #1: Budget, Appropriations, and Stimulus Briefing Series: Congressional Climate Camps

(Environmental and Energy Study Institute) The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) is holding a Climate Camp online briefing series. We are going over the basics of the legislative process, highlighting key areas and opportunities for achieving near-term and long-term carbon reductions through

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National Congress on Science Education --- June 25 & 28-30, 2021 --- ONLINE

To discuss issues & bring forth recommendations that may be of interest to #NSTA & the science education community. The National Congress on Science Education meets annually and consists of one voting delegate from each of the 94 NSTA Chapters and

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Research & Communications for Building Trust in Sustainably-Sourced Biomass

by Keith L. Kline (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)  Many challenges remain to build public confidence in the role of biomass in sustainable, climate-smart, circular economies.  How can we best – •Effectively communicate research to broad audiences? •Build trust in science and understanding

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ORNL Scientists Mark EE Week with Climate Talks to Local Students

(Oak Ridge National Laboratory) Esther Parish is one of eight scientists from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory talking to students in nine schools across East Tennessee as part of National Environmental Education Week, or EE Week. On April 13, she

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MN Bio-Fuels, Highwater Ethanol Host Virtual Plant Tour For Sleepy Eye High School

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association)  The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and Highwater Ethanol hosted a virtual plant visit for 10 students from Sleepy Eye High School on April 20.  During the virtual plant visit, the students, from the school’s Natural Resources class, were

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Earth Day Series Day 22: EARTH DAY! Doesn't End on April 22. Join Us for Special Presentation and Conversation on April 28

(Advanced Biofuels USA) Our Earth Month journey so far.  Each day since April 1, we have presented to the world information about renewable fuels' vital role in mitigating climate change along with suggestions for things individuals can do.  If you

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Earth Day Series Day 21: Recycled Carbon for Consumers

by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Isn’t the whole point, in a way, to just recycle the carbon that is already in the air and on the Earth? To leave fossil carbon buried in deep storage; to prevent or avoid extraction

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Google Unveils 37 Year Time-lapse of Earth’s Surface, Reveals Melting Glaciers, Deforestation

by Amy Lupica (Our Daily Planet)  In time for Earth Day, last week Google unveiled Google Earth Timelapse, allowing users to see zoomable videos documenting how the Earth has changed since 1984. Through the eyes of a satellite, users can view sobering and

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Earth Day 2021 Series Day 17: Where Does Organic Waste End up?

by Ahmed Abdellah and Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced BiofuelsUSA)  Organic waste from homes and facilities typically ends up in a landfill decomposing and releasing methane into the atmosphere. Methane is known as a more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide. Do

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Earth Day 2021 Series Day 16: How Can Renewable Fuels Enhance Environmental Justice? How about Cleaner Air and Lower Fuel Costs for Regular Cars for Many Years to Come?

by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA)  First proposed in 2015, Advanced Biofuels USA’s  proposal for a “Disappearing” Non-Renewable-Carbon User Fee begins: “If we’re serious about reducing climate change-causing greenhouse gases and reducing non-renewable liquid and gas use, we need serious

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Earth Day Series Day 15:  Food AND Fuel: The Promise of Advanced Biofuels

by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA)  Aren’t there ways to make renewable fuel that doesn’t harm food supplies?  Yes, there are many.   Options One is to use waste from food processing and food preparation like animal fat and used cooking oil.  Another is

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Earth Day 2021 Series Day 14: Sustainable Land Use: What Can We Learn from Farmers?

by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA)  They say that Sustainability is a three-legged stool: Environmental Sustainability, Economic Sustainability and Social Sustainability. If any of these legs is missing, the stool falls over.  Climate Smart Agriculture The North America Climate Smart Agriculture Alliance is

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Earth Day 2021 Series Day 13: What Fuel Can My Car or Truck Use? What about My Motorcycle?

by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) With so many options showing up at some gas stations, what should I choose? E85 and Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) We’ve retrofitted my 2002 Ford Focus to be able to use E85, 85% renewable ethanol. (Watch

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Earth Day 2021 Series Day 12: Conversion Processes for Biofuel Production

by Ahmed Abdellah* (Advanced Biofuels USA)When dealing with the conversion of raw materials into biofuels and biochemicals, the first step is to break down raw materials. During this process, the raw material may go through bailing, grinding, and condensing. Then, the

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Earth Day Series Day 11: Microbial World for Renewable Fuels and Chemicals Production

by Anahita Bharadwaj* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The versatile world of microorganisms is a perfect source for the production of a variety of biobased fuels, chemicals and materials. Microorganisms have the ability to break down biomass, components of these biomass or other

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Earth Day 2021 Series Day 10: Can Biofuels Become Cost Effective? Some Already Are!

by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Looking to save money on gas AND decrease your carbon footprint?  If your vehicle was built after 2000, have you tried E15? That’s 15% renewable fuel, half as much more than the usual E10

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Earth Day Series Day 9: Biomass and Carbon Sequestration

by Anahita Bharadwaj* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Biofuels and bio-based products offer an alternate source for the production of energy and useful chemicals without the need to tap into fossil carbon. The broad idea is that carbon that has been photosynthetically fixed

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Earth Day Series Day 8: The International Regime on Climate Change

by Nathália Fernandes Pimentel* (Advanced Biofuels USA)  International Regime before the Paris Agreement -- On 21st March 1994, The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change entered into force with the ratification of the document by 197 countries. The main goal of

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MN Bio-Fuels, CVEC Host Virtual Plant Tour For Ridgewater College Students

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association)  The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company (CVEC) hosted a virtual plant visit for 20 students from Ridgewater College on April 1.  During the plant visit, the students, from the college’s Animal Nutrition class, were

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Earth Day 2021 Series Day 7: Flying Green

by Gaulthier Blangez* (Advanced Biofuels USA)  What are we talking about?  Do you know that airlines' activities, from passenger transportation to freight are responsible for two to three percent of anthropic emissions yearly according to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

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Earth Day 2021 Series Day 6: Taxing Carbon: RFS, RenovaBio and EU’s RED II

by Nathália Fernandes Pimentel* (Advanced Biofuels USA) First of all, carbon taxes are policy measures designed to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and to meet further objectives in policy making. By definition, it is a tax that establishes a price on

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Earth Day Series Day 5: Why Aren’t We There Yet?

by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Didn’t U.S. President George W. Bush say that we should get off our addiction to oil?  Haven’t all the presidents since Richard Nixon promised that we would transition away from fossil fuels?  You can hear

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Earth Day 2021 Series Day 4: Biobased Products and Bioplastics

by Nathália Fernandes Pimentel* (Advanced Biofuels USA)  When we think about green transitioning, the most popular images we idealize are windmills, solar panels or electric cars. But apart from energy, many products still have a large impact on carbon emissions

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