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National Council for Science and the Environment Posts Presentations from 2020 Annual Conference

(National Council for Science and the Environment) The NCSE 2020 Annual Conference: Science in Environmental Decision-Making, held January 6–9, 2020, in Washington, D.C., provided a forum for collaboration and engagement, harnessing collective vision and energy toward what is possible when scientific research is used to develop solutions to “wicked” problems. Twenty years ago,

April 1, 2020 Read Full Article

WEBINAR: Implementation of RenovaBio in the COVID-19 Crisis — April 2, 2020 Free

A special webinar: a meeting with the main experts in the sugar-energy sector, discussing the implementation of RenovaBio in the COVID-19 crisis. Speakers: Aurélio Amaral , Former Director, National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels – ANP; José Mauro Ferreira Coelho , Director of Oil, Gas and Biofuels Studies, EPE- Energy Research Company;

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ONLINE ONLY Drivers for Successful and Sustainable Biogas Projects: International Perspectives Symposium — March 26, 2020

International speakers from a number of countries with well-developed biogas sectors will share their biogas and renewable natural gas (RNG) experience. Participants will learn about the history of, and lessons learned in, the biogas/RNG industry in specific countries and include for future perspectives. This symposium is made possible by the

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WEBINAR: Biochar: What Is It? — March 19, 2020

Sponsored by the US Forest Service. This webinar will cover basic information about biochar, types of char, biochar applications, environmental benefits, etc.. There will be a brief overview of production technologies too. This webinar is part of a monthly series on biochar created by the USDA Forest Service. This webinar

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Rural Climate Action in the U.S. and China

(Wilson Center) In China and the United States–the top two emitters of greenhouse gasses–most climate policies and civil society campaigns have focused on reducing fossil fuels.. At this China Environment Forum (CEF) meeting, speakers will instead shine a light on the need for rural climate action that helps farming communities become

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WEBINAR Green Shoots: A Growing Hydrogen Economy — March 18, 2020

Hydrogen Webinar being held on Wednesday, March 18 from 10-11 am CT. Our specialists will answer the following top questions about this growing market: How is hydrogen produced? How is hydrogen priced? What industries are using hydrogen as a fuel today, and what are some potential future uses? What role

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Meeting in the Music City — The 13th annual International Biomass Conference & Expo Drew Nearly 900 Attendees to Nashville, Tennessee.

by Anna Simet (Biomass Magazine) … The event drew a diverse mix of technology developers, academia, investors, service and equipment providers, bioenergy plant personnel and a range of other stakeholders who met to gather information, network and collaborate. Following a day-long preconference workshop focused on biomass preparation, storage and handling, the

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Kansas Corn-Fed Ethanol Seminar — March 4, 2020 — Wichita, KS

Join Kansas Corn and Renew Kansas for the Corn-Fed Ethanol Seminar on March 4 at American Ag Credit, 4105 N. Ridge Rd., Wichita, KS. Working together, Kansas corn and ethanol producers have revitalized rural economies and boosted the state’s economy producing a renewable, high octane, clean air fuel that saves motorists money at the

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WEBINAR: “Biobased Chemicals: A 2020 Status Update — March 10, 2020

Over the last decade the deployment of renewable biochemicals has been disappointing. While the production of ethanol has grown rapidly, the deployment of other renewable molecules has not shown the same rate of production growth. The webinar will give an overview of the current status of bio-based chemicals. It is

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Bio Based Aviation and Marine Fuels Summit — February 27, 2020 — Gladstone, Queensland, Australia

The global aviation and shipping sectors have set significant emission reduction targets to achieve by 2050 but how are they going to achieve them? With sustainable bio based fuels seen as a vital contributor to decarbonisation this presents an opportunity for the development of a new industry in Australia. Hear from

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WEBINAR: Debottlenecking Biorefineries – Solutions for Economic Feasibility — February 25, 2020

Efficiency and productivity can be greatly improved by successfully debottlenecking the bio-refinery process. In this new webinar, experts from Europe, the USA and New Zealand will discuss biomass and feedstock selection, their own experiences of bio-refinery development, offer insights into overcoming typical challenges and how best to take advantage of

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E15 Workshop — February 20, 2020 — Lincoln, NE

Register now for our next E15 workshop! February 20 at Hyatt Place, 600 Q St., in Lincoln in Meeting Place I & II The Nebraska Ethanol Board invites fuel retailers from across the state to learn more about the benefits and ease of offering E15 to your customers. This workshop

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2020 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook — February 20, 2020 — Washington, DC

Get the Latest Facts About U.S. Energy Markets and Deployment Trends — Hosted in coordination with: House and Senate Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Caucuses; Sponsored by: Business Council for Sustainable Energy and Environmental and Energy Study Institute Lunch will be served. Please RSVP to expedite check-in A live webcast will be streamed

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The Responsible Business Summit New York 2020 — March 17-18, 2020 — New York, NY

We need action. New ways of collaborating. New business models. New forms of investments. At The Responsible Business Summit New York 2020 we will convene 750+ leaders from across the globe to share their latest strategies, and more importantly, tangible insights into how they are helping deliver the required transformation of business. How they’re delivering

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Argus Biomass Asia Conference — March 4-6, 2020 — Singapore

Agenda featuring senior industry stakeholders, addressing key issues and critical pain points – From key market updates, shipping and logistical challenges, project financing and sustainability standards, our speaker panel of senior industry experts will have it covered. An expanded pre-conference day, covering market fundamentals and the latest technologies – The 2020 event

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WEBINAR: Addressing Unique Catalyst Deactivation Challenges for Converting Biomass-Derived Feedstocks — February 19, 2020

Catalyst lifetime has a significant impact on the economics of biomass conversion processes. It is often challenging to develop robust and stable catalysts for bioenergy applications due to the unique qualities of biomass (e.g., high oxygen content, high moisture content, and highly reactive functional groups). Thus, catalyst deactivation requires significant

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Advancing the Bioeconomy: From Waste to Conversion-Ready Feedstocks Workshop — February 19-20, 2020 — Arlington, VA

On February 19-20, 2020, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) will host a workshop in Arlington, VA. In recent years, BETO has expanded its portfolio beyond traditional biomass feedstocks to include using waste resources, such as municipal solid waste (MSW),

January 29, 2020 Read Full Article

WEBINAR: Algae Bloom & HAB Remediation Workshop Series — March 24-25, 2020 — Ft. Myers, FL

Microcystin producing cyanobacteria blooms are getting worse every year. It’s not just a local problem…it’s global and needs immediate attention! Algae blooms & HABs are affecting fishing, swimming, tourism, real estate values, local economies and are a health risk to humans and animals. Join solutions-oriented algae bloom & HAB researchers,

January 28, 2020 Read Full Article

Experts to Gather to Discuss the Public Health Threat from Gasoline Aromatics — February 6, 2020 — online from Miami Beach, FL

The discussion will highlight alternatives to gasoline aromatics that benefit public health, the environment/climate change, national security, and the economy. These solutions could be implemented in the upcoming Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule. Governors, public health, environmental, energy, public policy, and media experts will present new data and discuss

January 27, 2020 Read Full Article

Growth Energy’s 20/20 Vision Executive Leadership Conference — February 5-8, 2020 — Key Biscayne, FL

We have a lot to keep our eyes on right now: elections, trade disputes, rulemaking – to name a few. With 20/20 Vision, Growth Energy has clarity on what is required to shape the outcomes of these critical events. We understand the confluence of commerce and policy and have a sharp

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Transportation and Climate Initiative Public Meetings — February 11, 12, 25, 2020 — Albany, Rochester, New York City, NY

The states participating in the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) have released a Draft Memorandum of Understanding to establish a regional cap and invest program to transition to a more sustainable, resilient, low carbon transportation sector. Also released were initial projections of the potential economic and public health benefits such

January 20, 2020 Read Full Article

New York Seeking Input on Transportation and Climate – February Meetings

The states participating in the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) have released a Draft Memorandum of Understanding to establish a regional cap and invest program to transition to a more sustainable, resilient, low carbon transportation sector. Also released were initial projections of the potential economic and public health benefits such

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Green Truck Summit, held in conjunction with The Work Truck Show® — March 3-6, 2020 — Indianapolis, IN

Green Truck Summit, held in conjunction with The Work Truck Show®, features intensive programs on clean energy trends and initiatives for commercial vehicles. The conference brings together government, educators, industry users and innovators to offer insights on the work truck industry’s path to zero emissions. Presenters will share how sustainable technologies, alternative fuels

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Energy Independence Summit 2020 — February 10-12, 2020 — Washington, DC

Energy Independence Summit 2020 is the nation’s premier clean transportation policy summit. The Summit provides a unique opportunity for Clean Cities Coalitions and leaders in the clean transportation industry to network and build partnerships with each other, and with key Congressional and Administration policymakers in Washington, DC. You will have

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WEBINAR: IEA Bioenergy “The Past, Present and Future for Biomass Gasification” — January 30, 2020

Gasification has a long history with ups and downs regarding successes. An important factor in the success perception of gasification is related to the expectations of gasification. In this webinar we will show that gasification is a versatile technology with many possible outlets and that there are many success stories

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WEBINAR: Future Fuels for Shipping — January 23, 2020

Future Fuel Strategies’ next web conference for Future Fuel Outlook members will be held Thursday, January 23 from 11-12:30 p.m. ET (5:00-6:30 Paris/Brussels time) on the topic, “Future Fuels for Shipping.” This is our second in a series of web conferences on the topic. This time, our speakers will be Rob Campbell, Vice President

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The Lithium Triangle Initiative: South America’s Lithium Triangle and the Future of the Green Economy — January 23, 2020 — Washington, DC

As the global community pursues sustainable economic development, lithium is playing an increasingly critical role. The metal is used for rechargeable batteries in electric vehicles and for the energy storage needed to expand renewable energy. As a result, global demand for lithium is expected to grow rapidly, and supply will

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2020 Journalists Guide to Energy and the Environment — January 24, 2020 — Washington, DC

From Australia to the Arctic, environment and energy news is already heating up as 2020 kicks off — and the election promises to add fuel to the fire. Get a head start on this year’s top stories at the Society of Environmental Journalists’ 8th annual “Journalists’ Guide to Energy and

January 10, 2020 Read Full Article

IBBK Progress in Biogas V — March 10-12, 2021 — Stuttgart, Germany

International Conference with Company Exhibition & Workshops– For the conference with company exhibition we expect around 250 international participants. This conference series has been running since September 2007. And with more than 1,000 international participants joining throughout the last 12+ years, it’s your perfect platform for an international knowledge exchange. Meet

January 10, 2020 Read Full Article

SANTANDER – DATAGRO Harvest Opening Sugarcane, Sugar and Ethanol — March 11, 2020 — Ribeirão Preto, Brazil

Due to the importance of biofuels for the Brazilian economy, SANTANDER and DATAGRO hold this event. The goal is to bring together leaders of sugarcane mills, producers and suppliers to discuss new technologies, RenovaBio and risks and trends of the 2020/21 crop in an event that has already become a

January 9, 2020 Read Full Article

CWEEL Clean Energy & Sustainability Extravaganza — February 28, 2020 — College Park, MD

Presented with the Association of Energy Engineers – National Capital Chapter and Council on Women in Energy & Environmental Leadership — Innovative Trends on University Campuses in Clean Energy and Sustainability University of Maryland-College Park, Friday, February 28th, 11 am – 6 pm. Conducted by the Association of Energy Engineers-National Capital

January 3, 2020 Read Full Article

6th Annual Green Financing Forum — January 23, 2020 — Arlington, VA

More than ever, innovative financing solutions are needed for green energy and sustainability projects. On January 23, Leaders in Energy/Potential Energy DC will co-host their annual green financing program. As always, you can expect to hear and meet experts from across the region to help get your products and solutions into the

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Triangle Clean Cities: Renewable Natural Gas Workshop — January 15, 2020 — Morrisville, NC

Sign up to attend the Triangle Clean Cities Coalition workshop about renewable natural gas and its applications in North Carolina. Co-sponsored by Triangle J Council of Governments and Dominion Energy. Lunch will be provided! Natasha Beilstein, a Regulatory Consultant at EcoEngineers, will be giving a presentation at upcoming renewable natural

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Clean Vehicles Coalition: Renewable Natural Gas Workshop — January 14, 2020 — Ashville, NC

Natasha Beilstein, a Regulatory Consultant at EcoEngineers, will be giving a presentation at upcoming renewable natural gas (RNG) workshops in North Carolina. These events, orchestrated by the Land of Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition and the Triangle Clean Cities Coalition and sponsored by Dominion Energy, will explore RNG technologies and their

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State of the Renewable Fuels Standard — January 17, 2020 — Washington, DC

National Capital Area Chapter of the United States Association for Energy Economics Lunch: STATE OF THE RENEWABLE FUELS STANDARD WITH CHRIS BLILEY, VP REGULATORY AFFAIRS AT GROWTH ENERGY Late last month the EPA published final 2020 volume requirements for the Renewable Fuels Standard that maintained ethanol blend targets at 15 billion

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InnovationXLab Biomanufacturing Summit — January 28-29, 2020 — Berkeley, CA

The Department of Energy (DOE) invests billions of dollars per year in its National Laboratory system, a global leader in scientific research. OTT designed the InnovationXLab series in collaboration with the Labs to expand the commercial impact of the substantial investment in the National Lab innovation portfolio. The InnovationXLab Biomanufacturing Summit is an exclusive event aimed

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Lignofuels Americas 2020 — March 11-12, 2020 — Omaha, NE

Lignofuels Americas 2020 will bring together senior representatives from across the entire value chain including feedstock producers, technology providers, cellulosic biofuel producers and the research community amongst others for two days of informative presentations, interactive discussions and excellent networking opportunities. Transportation fuels from lignocellulosic feedstocks have made huge steps forward in

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WEBINAR: Transportation and Climate Initiative Updates — December 17, 2019

Transportation and Climate Initiative to host webinar with updates on the TCI regional low-carbon transportation policy development process. The webinar will also be recorded and posted to the TCI website. Jurisdictions participating in the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) have made available a framework for a draft regional policy proposal to reduce

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World Future Fuel Summit — February 15-17, 2020 — New Delhi, India

The annual World Future Fuel Summit in Delhi, India is the leading global industry event and exhibition for future fuel, clean energy, environment and sustainability. Bringing together global business leaders, future leader (students), government, specialist exhibitors from globally, it showcases state-to-art technologies in clean future energy for globally. As a

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U.S. Senate Committee Hearing to Examine Upcoming Implementation of the International Maritime Organization’s New Global Sulfur Standard for Marine Fuels — December 10, 2019 — Washington, DC

Full Committee Oversight Hearing of IMO 2020 366 Dirksen Senate Office Building 10:00 AM The hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. EST in Room 366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC. The purpose of the hearing is to examine the upcoming implementation of the International Maritime Organization’s new global sulfur standard for marine

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Biofuels – Law, Market and Trends — February 18, 2020 — Warsaw, Poland

The main purpose of the event is to exchange experiences of Polish and foreign experts related to the biofuels industry. Speakers will discuss the most important issues such as: the RED II directive, changes in the certification of biofuels and biocomponents resulting from RED II directive, implementation of the National

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International Conference on Biofuels & Renewable Energy: Shaping the Future of Biofuels to Next Decade — March 19-20, 2020 — Berlin, Germany

Biofuels Congress 2020 takes advantage of this opportunity to share your insight with the experts and global participants from renewable energy, energy efficiency, power, bioenergy, biofuels, fuel cells, waste management sectors. With its strong emphasis on innovative approaches, the conference offers a chance for scientists working in different areas of

December 6, 2019 Read Full Article

Fuels of the Future — January 20-21, 2020 — Berlin, Germany

8th ICIS Asian Oleochemicals Conference — January 15-16, 2020 — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

How can the oleochemicals industry contribute to the global movement towards a sustainable future? What are the challenges that market players need to be aware of? Are there opportunities that will drive a remarkable growth in the Asian market? The Asian market continues to establish itself as “the next big

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American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention & Trade Show — January 17-22, 2020 — Austin, TX

The American Farm Bureau Federation is the country’s largest general farm organization and prides itself in being the unified national voice of agriculture. Each January, members gather for the annual convention. This year, the 101st Annual Convention of the American Farm Bureau Federation, held January 17-22nd, will be in Austin,

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Maryland Community Workshop on the Transportation and Climate Initiative — December 5, 2019 — Easton, MD

The Maryland State Departments of Environment (DEC) and Transportation (MDOT) are conducting a public workshop to gain your comments Maryland’s participation in the multi-state initiative to modernize the transportation system and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector with the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI). You are invited

December 3, 2019 Read Full Article

Biodiesel Works — December 12, 2019 — Nashville, TN

Tennessee Clean Fuels is partnering with the Renewable Energy Group — the nation’s largest biodiesel producer — to host two “Biodiesel Works!” workshops in 2019. The first was held in Knoxville earlier this year, and this one will take place in Nashville. Biodiesel is the most advanced and easiest to use alternative fuel

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2020 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit — January 16, 2020 — Altoona, IA

Empower! Promote! & Advocate! for Biofuels at the 2020 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit! January 16, 2020 at Prairie Meadows Conference Center in Altoona, Iowa 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. In the face of policy uncertainty and an ever-evolving energy landscape, biofuels advocates must unite at the 2020 Iowa Renewable Fuels

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Climate Strike — December 6, 2019 — various locations

With the consequences of climate change becoming ever more clear and dire with each passing day, a new powerful wave of the climate movement has been swelling up over the last couple of years. Young people around the world have been rising up to defend our future, and have been

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Discover Europe’s Market Roll-out of Advanced Renewable Fuels — March 25, 2020 — Munich/Straubing, Germany

Latest ADVANCEFUEL insights about the market uptake of advanced renewable fuels and visit Clariant’s sunliquid® plant — About this Event: Transportation is the only sector in Europe where carbon emissions just keep on increasing. In 2016, the transportation sector globally represented 27% of the total emissions which was 3% higher,

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CA Air Resources Board Public Workshop to Discuss Potential Amendments to the Regulation on the Commercialization of Alternative Diesel Fuels — December 13, 2019 — Sacramento, CA

(California Advanced Biofuels Alliance) The public workshop to discuss potential amendments to the Regulation on the Commercialization of Alternative Diesel Fuels (ADF) has been postponed to December 13, 2019. Staff had initially targeted a release of proposed amendments to be considered at the January 2020 meeting of the California Air Resources Board (CARB),

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Iowa Smart Agriculture Forum Serves Up Solutions from the Land

(Solutions from the Land) Iowa agriculture, business, academic, government and conservation leaders met in Des Moines on Monday in a forum that began an exploration of the impacts that extreme weather events and changing climatic conditions are having on the state’s agriculture sector. More importantly, those participating in the event

November 26, 2019 Read Full Article

Potential Energy DC 2019 Winter Pitch Night: A Wide Range of Clean Tech Innovators — December 4, 2019 — Washington, DC

PEDC is partnering again with Morgan Lewis to host its 2019 Winter Pitch Night. Mark your calendars for December 4 and secure tickets now for this can’t-miss event: the only pitch night dedicated energy and sustainability startups in the DC region. This program will feature companies talking about innovations in solar energy,

November 26, 2019 Read Full Article

RNG 2019 Conference — December 2-5, 2019 — Dana Point, CA

Executives from each industry sector will gather for RNG 2019 Conference – the North American Renewable Natural Gas industry’s premier annual Conference. RNG 2019 Conference and networking events will be hosted at the Monarch Beach Resort (Dana Point, CA) – the crown jewel of southern California. Make plans to host/sponsor, attend

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World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit — March 17-18, 2020 — San Francisco, CA

Accelerating the Super Evolution of Agriculture through Innovation and Collaboration — Launched in London in 2013, and running twice a year in San Francisco and London, the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit has established itself as the most influential meeting place for international stakeholders dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture in both developed

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Agriculture in a Changing Climate: What the Future Holds for Iowa — November 25, 2019 — Des Moines, IA

Climate variability is a serious threat to many key industries in Iowa, and agriculture is uniquely vulnerable to climate stressors. Through the Iowa Smart Agriculture Initiative, industry leaders from agriculture, business, academics, government and conservation are examining ways to balance the various aspects of Iowa agriculture. The goal is to

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WEBINAR: Exploring Environmental Communications as a Career — November 22, 2019

Curious about how to get started as an environmental storyteller? The team at Island Press’ Urban Resilience Project (URP) is hosting a webinar on Friday, Nov. 22 to connect with students who want to learn more about journalism and environmental publications. URP helps environmental storytellers get their work published in

November 15, 2019 Read Full Article

WoodChem 2019 — November 20-22, 2019 — Nancy, France

Energy and ecological transitions mean seeking out alternatives to fossil fuels and require the development of materials and products with a reduced environmental impact. Plentiful and easily accessible in most countries, wood is a prime raw material for the development of more environmentally-friendly chemicals that are less dependent on fossil

November 8, 2019 Read Full Article

AlgaEurope 2019 — December 3-5, 2019 — Paris, France

Every year the European algae scene meets at the AlgaEurope conference. AlgaEurope offers a unique opportunity for an exchange between academia and industry, established in a networking-based environment that will explore sector’s evolution worldwide as well as the main European players. Currently, there are several European projects, from lab scale to demonstration

November 7, 2019 Read Full Article

15th Carbon Dioxide Utilization Summit 2020 — February 26-27, 2020 — Orlando, FL

ACI’s 15th Carbon Dioxide Utilization Summit will follow on from our successful series of conferences focusing on the re-use of greenhouse gas CO2 and converting this into profitable sustainable materials. The conference will bring to light the latest challenges and developments currently being faced in the industry and what is

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European Summit of Industrial Biotechnology — November 18-20, 2019 — Graz, Austria

You are active in industrial biotechnology and you are looking for something special? You always thought of an event that not only covers science but also deals with industrial needs and hopes, economic demands, funding resources or political aspirations and still leaves space for networking and recreation? The European Summit