by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Earlier this year, two pivotal global conferences were held: the G20 in Brazil and COP29 in Azerbaijan. Both gatherings placed significant emphasis on the topic of energy transition, highlighting the urgent need
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) Many existing ships can use renewable fuels with no or few modifications. In addition, dual-fuel ships are designed with the future in mind. In this article, we gather articles about these ship designs and
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) On October 8, 2024, President Lula da Silva signed the "Future Fuel" Bill (PL 528/2020) into law at an event held at the Brasília Military Air Base. This legislation, which was introduced
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) It’s clear to most that large planes won’t be powered by electricity for a long time, thus research, development, production and use of sustainable fuels for aviation generally has investment and policy support around
by Justin McPherson* (Advanced Biofuels USA) On Thursday, June 20, 2024, Greater Washington Region Clean City Coalition (GWRCCC) hosted an Environmental Justice Summit in celebration of the Juneteenth holiday on the campus of Howard University. The day’s event consisted of 5
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) On June 27 and 28, the Global Agribusiness Forum, or GAFFF, took place, with the acronym also encompassing the additional "F"s: Fair, Fun, and Food. The event was held at Allianz Park
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) While reading today's The Digest's Chemicals & Materials Update, it occurred to me that there didn't seem to be any concern about the carbon intensity or carbon footprint of the plant-based products in the
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The last episode of the webinar hosted by the Roundtable for Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) was about a relatively new topic called Book and Claim (BC). This is an innovative method, still in
Photosynthesis! When plants capture carbon from the air and use it to grow. When plants use sunlight to power the conversion of atmospheric carbon dioxide into leaves, stems, roots, seeds. Some carbon gets stored in the soil. Some becomes food for people
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) In the third Webinar, the theme was one of the most promising alternatives for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, not only for civil aviation but in different areas: Power-to-X (PT-X) technology. Before the
We've been talking to regular folks at community events for Earth Day and climate mitigation mobilization and such. We ask: Do you drive? What kind of fuel do you use? When someone says "Unleaded 88" or "E15" or "the cheapest
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) ) In continuation of the RSB webinar, the second online meeting took place on May 30th. On this one, the central theme was raw materials and their importance for SAF production. As in the
Celebrate Juneteenth by working for Environmental Justice for All. Environmental Justice and Climate Protection Conference --- June 13-14, 2024 --- Savannah, GA and ONLINE Transportation, Infrastructure & Equity Summit --- June 17-18, 2024 --- Clarkston, GA Environmental, Energy & Transportation Justice Summit ---
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) On May 23, 2024, the RSB - Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials Association, launched a series of webinars on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). These online events feature experts from various companies connected to the topic
Thoughts after a week-long road trip from Frederick, Maryland to Houston, Texas and back. Just think, if ALLLLLllllll those semis and other trucks rumbling down the roads were using renewable fuel what a wonderful world this would be. #Renewable #Diesel
TOTAL drop-in FUELS REFER to biofuels that can be used as a 100% direct replacements for conventional petroleum-BASED FUELS without requiring modifications to existing infrastructure or vehicle engines. TOTAL drop-in fuels, OFTEN derived from renewable biomass sources, offer a promising
Several biofuel technologies are now READY for widespread deployment, offering promising alternatives to conventional fossil FUELS and contributing to efforts to mitigate climate change. Advanced biofuels, such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), renewable diesel, ethanol and biodiesel have reached a LEVEL of
SOLID OXIDE Fuel Cells (SOFCs) represent a promising technology in the field of energy conversion, offering high efficiency and versatility and the potential for use of renewable fuels such as ethanol and methanol. The key components of an SOFC include an
START-up companies in the biofuel economy are driving innovation and accelerating the transition towards a more sustainable energy future. Such entrepreneurial ventures OFTEN specialize in developing NOVEL technologies and processes for the production, refinement, and distribution of biofuels derived from
The United States Air FORCE (USAF) has been actively engaged in exploring the potential of biofuels as part of its broader efforts to enhance energy security, reduce reliance on fossil FUELS, and mitigate the environmental impact of aviation operations. See
by Jordan Turner* (Beta Analytic for Advanced Biofuels USA) Biofuels are gaining attention on the market as a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. Often biofuel regulations require assurances of the replacement of fossil fuel with renewables. Carbon-14 analysis can provide
Bio-CRUDE can be refined similarly to petroleum. It can be made using processes like HTL( hydrothermal liquefaction) or pyrolysis. It can be used by oil refineries for co-processing. IEA Bioenergy Newsletter https://www.ieabioenergy.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/01/IEA-Bioenergy-newsletter-December-2023.pdf Pyrolisis involves heating biomass in the absence of oxygen to BREAK
The GREEN economy aims to foster sustainable development by promoting environmentally friendly practices and technologies across various industries. One significant challenge in this pursuit is the presence of BLACK soot, also KNOWN as BLACK carbon, WHICH contributes to air pollution
VALUE in biofuel quality is multifaceted and extends across economic, environmental, and societal dimensions. From an economic standpoint, one VALUE of high-quality biofuels is that they contribute to energy security by reducing reliance on imported fossil FUELS and stabilizing energy
Free FATTY ACIDS (FFAs) are a significant component in the production of biodiesel, a renewable alternative to conventional diesel fuel. FFAs are present in various feedstocks used for biodiesel production, such as vegetable oils like soybean oil, animal fats, and
POWER-to-X (PtX) FUELS represent a transformative approach to sustainable energy production by harnessing renewable electricity to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) and WATER into synthetic fuels. This process involves USING renewable electricity to electrolyze WATER into hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen can then
Bio-BASED materials play a crucial role in advancing sustainability by offering renewable alternatives to conventional fossil-based products across various sectors. Derived from biomass sources such as PLANTs, ALGAE, or WASTE materials, bio-BASED materials contribute to reducing carbon emissions, minimizing resource depletion,
Diesel-RANGE hydrocarbons are typically composed of hydrocarbons (any molecule containing carbon and hydrogen ATOMS) linked together in long CHAINs of ABOUT 9 to 20 carbon molecules. How to De-Fossilize Your Fleet: Suggestions for Fleet Managers Working on Sustainability Programs For fossil diesel, THESE hydrocarbons
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo[*1], Amanda Duarte Gondim [*2] and Laís Forti Thomaz[*3] (Advanced Biofuels USA) On March 13th, the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies approved Bill 4516/23, known as the "Fuel of the Future" Bill, which was sent to Congress by President Luiz Inácio Lula
SHIFT usually implies movement or change of some kind; motorists are undoubtedly familiar with vehicles SHIFTing GEARS WHILE picking up SPEED. Innovation also MAKES SHIFTs like the gearbox as HUMANs develop more innovative ways to produce, STORE, and utilize resources and
MONEY is usually a MEANS to a particular end. For the average consumer, it reflects what one can afford to purchase for THEIR DAILY LIVES and sustenance. To a company or industry, this may be referenced more in TERMS of investment, margin
SOUTH America, especially Brazil, has long been a leader in use of biofuels. Now Brazil, ALONG with India, is showing the Global SOUTH the VALUE THERE is with regard to taking control of THEIR energy security, energy independence WHILE retaining
At the HEART of policy decisions ABOUT transportation fuel, the bioeconomy and circular economies, the WHITE HOUSE responsibilities affect decision-making from seed or well-to-WHEEL. On the WHITE HOUSE’s PLATE, related to renewable fuels, are tax policies, environmental policies, agricultural policies, land
Improving YIELD presents a VITAL opportunity for innovators in the new GREEN economy to be able to produce LARGE quantities of biofuels with FEWER inputs (energy, feedstock, or otherwise). Harvesting soybeans in Ohio Photo: J.Ivancic Whether it be genetically engineering the microbes that
by D. Jed Black* (Sustainable Energy Strategies, Inc. (SESI)/Advanced Biofuels USA) As the world progresses towards zero-emission and electric vehicles, it is crucial to remember that there is a low-carbon, high octane, less polluting solution available for today’s gasoline-powered and hybrid
YACHTs that run on HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil/renewable diesel) are BEING eyed in Malaysia as a sustainably sourced fuel option for the SUPER-YACHT industry. Yacht docked at The WHARF in Washington, DC. Photo: J.Ivancic Feadship has BEGUN work on creating a YACHT optimized
Economies move slowly, but with investment, new innovations can gain traction rather QUICKly. Although US investment has been primarily focused on hydrogen and battery electric vehicles, organizations such as the NORTH West Hydrogen Alliance in the U.K. want to see a
PILOT SCALE - As scientists and researchers develop new ‘GREEN’ technologies and work to SCALE-up certain projects towards commercialization, the transition from laboratory SCALE to PILOT SCALE, to demonstration SCALE and beyond may take JOINT efforts from many different contributors
EMPTY – The drawdown of the strategic petroleum reserve emptied LARGE SWATHs of oil from storage and put it into the broader market while the government continues to certify EMPTY promises of the battery electric revolution and its associated infrastructure. Although
ALIGN – From LOCAL family FARMS to companies such as NESTE, all cylinders of the sustainable global economy must be firing in ORDER for us to push forward. From increasing the percentage of biofuel in fuel products such as ethanol and
Life-CYCLE analysis / Carbon CYCLE – Research is required in order to determine how much fossil carbon any particular GREEN solution can displace within a GIVEN market application. In the years following the 1970’s oil SHOCKs, FIRST generation biofuels have been
COACH – From Vancouver to the British ISLES, COACH BUSES have the ability to transport TROVEs of people from one destination to the next and back. LARGE vehicles that rely on diesel are difficult to convert to battery operation because batteries
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Key players in the renewable fuels community gather twice/year at the Advanced Biofuels Leadership Conferences—ABLC 2024 took place in Washington, DC last week; and the ABLC Next gathering will be in San Francisco in
LIMIT – Although LIMITations are typically viewed as negative, a broader application WOULD invite us to understand the feedback mechanism a LIMIT provides. Currently the sale of fuel BLENDs such as E15 have LIMITed availability over the summer MONTHs due to
FERRY – Maritime fuel presents a GRAND opportunity to de-fossilize TRADE transportation between nations separated by the sea or OCEANs of our blue planet. Hybrid FERRY. photo: Stena Line From Stena Line's NewMax hybrid FERRY to Japan’s FIRST biodiesel and hydrogen vessel, the
GRASS OFFERs a productive, and “greener” feedstock for biofuel production as it GROWS fairly quickly and is able to tolerate a WIDER ARRAY of environmental conditions than traditional food crops or OTHER vegetation GROWN on a commercial SCALE. A field of
LOCAL communities must PITCH in to coordinate efforts to create the change that propels THEIR surroundings toward a more sustainable future for everyone. My Hometown, Onitsha photo by Achukwu Onyinye Jane EVERY locale on planet EARTH deserves to be catered to as the planet
(Advanced Biofuels USA) EVERY day throughout EARTH MONTH (April) in 2024, Advanced Biofuels USA will highlight one or more 5-letter words that you MIGHT some day see as a Wordle answer, continuing the popular format we used to celebrate EARTH
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* and Laís Forti Thomaz** (Advanced Biofuels USA) The Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) was launched in October 2023 during the 18th G-20 Summit in India. That country held the rotating presidency of the group, which consists of 19 countries
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) If you were looking for support from the President in his State of the Union speech for renewable fuels as a way to mitigate climate change, you were sorely disappointed last night. Not a word
by Justin McPherson* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Perfectly aligned with the tradition of First Saturday in Frederick Maryland, this month Mobilize Frederick hosted its 2nd Annual Climate Summit on the beautifully manicured campus of Hood College. Justin McPherson explains renewable fuels to visitors
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) Dr. Arti Gaur of Parul University in Vadodara, Gujarat, India, invited Advanced Biofuels USA to present the latest about replacing the whole barrel of petroleum with renewable fuels and chemicals. The presentation includes an introduction
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Conferences serve to present the current thoughts, activities and plans for the community involved in the focus of the event. At the 2023 Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition Global Biobased Economy Conference and Exhibit
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) "Unlocking the Value of Algae" was the subject of a Sunday Symposium at the recent Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition’s 2023 Global Biobased Economy Conference and Exhibit. Presenters at the symposium followed the whole
by Jefferson Dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The Grand Hyatt Hotel in São Paulo, Brazil, hosted the 23rd DATAGRO Conference from October 23rd to 24th. This event brought together several leaders from sugar and ethanol sectors, from the host
(Advanced Biofuels USA) Advanced Biofuels USA is pleased to announce that the Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) Board of Directors, has appointed Executive Director, Joanne Ivancic, to the 2024 MCEC Advisory Council. In his notification letter, Mike Gill, Interim Chair & Vice Chair
by Gaulthier Blangez* (Time to Fly and Advanced Biofuels USA) Advanced Biofuels USA, in collaboration with Time to Fly, is proud to publish a guide to sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) for a general audience, for corporations working on ESG (environment, social and
by Moses Moseray* ( (Kondayama Biofuel Investment/special to Advanced Biofuels USA) I have made modifications of my stove based on the request and suggestions from those that have used it and those that are interested to have it and to trial it.
by Onyinye Jane Achukwu (Advanced Biofuels USA) In a recent article, Henry Nnaemeka of the Daily Post noted, "The removal of fuel subsidy by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government has no doubt caused untold hardship for many Nigerians. However, clean energy
by Sharon Ji (Advanced Biofuels USA) Here are some important facts about ethanol as a transportation fuel, and about E85 specifically. You are welcome to copy these handouts or download Download this E85.pdf.
(Advanced Biofuels USA) As Congress begins work on the upcoming Farm Bill, Advanced Biofuels USA is well aware of the fiscal restraints that might not allow for increased funding levels for renewable energy or crop development R&D at Land Grant Schools,
by Sharon Ji* (Advanced Biofuels USA) China is in the news for alleged fraud in Chinese biodiesel exports to the European Union. But what about biodiesel use in China itself? Shanghai has had biodiesel blends available at gas stations since 2017. There are
by Moses Moseray (Kondayama Biofuel Investment/special to Advanced Biofuels USA) We all know that the world is moving from the bondage of using dirty energy (wood, charcoal, kerosene, etc.) to a clean cooking energy solution in order to save life,
(GW Environmental and Energy Law Program) How do we talk about sustainable fuels? The public has heard a lot about EVs and ethanol, but what else is there, today and in the future? This roundtable discussion addresses strategies to facilitate a public
by Bob Kozak (Atlantic Biomass/Advanced Biofuels USA) Formula 1, Indianappolis 500, and International Sports Car Championships use high volume renewable ethanol fuels. Do they know something we should know? Does ethanol "work" better as as a fuel? Does it help an
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) Every ABLC, held each Spring in Washington, DC, reveals the zeitgeist of the renewable sustainable fuels world and bits of the bioeconomy it intesects. This year was no exception with the following Key Words
How do we talk about sustainable fuels? The public has heard a lot about EVs and ethanol, but what else is there, today and in the future? This roundtable discussion will address strategies to facilitate a public discourse around sustainable fuels
(Advanced Biofuels USA) The Bioeconomy 500 for 2023, published today by The Daily Digest, lists outstanding leaders of the bioeconomy’s development and deployment. The 500 honors scientists, engineers, policy makers, financiers, project developers, feedstock pioneers, offtakers, advocates and supply-chain and
Achukwu Onyinye Jane of Anambra State, Nigeria writes about efforts to solve problems with disposal or management of human waste by collecting it to convert to renewable fuel via anaerobic digestion. The group seeks training and equipment required to achieve
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) The relatively new organization, Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition, held their second annual conference November 6-8 just outside of Washington, DC. One benefit of this organization and conference is that they recognize the reality
by Sharon Ji* (Advanced Biofuels USA) On July, 2022, Alliance Gas, Located at 1296 Sunnyvale Saratoga Road in Sunnyvale, CA opened flex fuel pumps. This is the first station in Sunnyvale that offers flex fuel E85. This is not only good
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) In the recently signed Inflation Reduction Act, you can find a number of items that involve sustainable aviation fuels (SFA), particularly the tax credit and transition to a carbon credit. Thanks to notes about
(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
by Gaulthier Blangez* (Time to Fly and Advanced Biofuels USA) Advanced Biofuels USA, in collaboration with Time to Fly, is proud to publish a guide to sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) for a general audience, for corporations working on ESG (environment,
by Bob Kozak* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Sunday (May 30th) marked the last use of E85 by cars racing in the Indy 500. The race, referred to as “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” had about 350,000 cheering fans at the track
by Bob Kozak* (Atlantic Biomass/Advanced Biofuels USA) On Sunday (May 22nd), Scott Dixon was the last driver to make a run at the Indy 500 pole. Next Sunday, his record-breaking qualifying means he'll be the first car lined up as
Sustainable, renewable FUELS are key to achieving the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development GOALS to transform our WORLD. Food, feed and fuel co-products OFTEN result from sustainable, renewable fuel production; and using climate SMART agricultural practices to produce feedstock WHILE
PLANT has three key meanings in the WORLD of biofuels: a PLANT, as in factory or biorefinery; and PLANT as the source of feedstock for that biorefinery to make biofuel; and to PLANT that feedstock in a sustainable way. LEARN
by Nathália Fernandes Pimentel (Advanced Biofuels USA) Let’s not repeat the mistakes from the past! Volunteers with Advanced Biofuels USA are responding to the demands from students and TikTok posters to tell them what is being done to mitigate climate
Sustainable, renewable transportation FUELS provide environmental VALUE from seed to WHEEL. In addition, EVERY one in the renewable fuel VALUE CHAIN should be able to make a living—from farmers to fuel retailers, including the biorefineries and renewable fuel producers in
THERE are many people working on solutions to climate change. Find out more about THOSE who have won AWARDs for THEIR work on sustainable, renewable FUELS and chemicals. https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/category/marketing-and-sales/awards/ Each day throughout EARTH MONTH in 2022, Advanced Biofuels USA will highlight
(Advanced Biofuels USA) This is the first video in a series of stories about people who work with biofuels--and their motivations. This video features Advanced Biofuels USA's executive director, Joanne Ivancic, talking about childhood experiences with pollution alerts that prevented
DAIRY and SWINE WASTE, including manure, are significant feedstocks for anaerobic digestion to make biogas and renewable natural gas (RNG) which can be used as transportation fuel and for POWER generation. Because the process can AVOID methane emissions, calculations of
ULTRA low sulfur diesel used in long-haul transportation, HEAVY duty equipment and ULTRA low sulfur fuel oil in marine/maritime shipping can be made from renewables. Find out more: https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/tag/ultra-low-sulfur-diesel/ and https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/tag/ultra-low-sulfur-fuel-oil-ulsfo/ Cleaning sulphur from renewable diesel production (Biofuels International) Each day throughout
Lots of research into biomass conversion technologies is still at BENCH SCALE or PILOT SCALE. They seek investors to finance their SCALE-up. LEARN more: https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/tag/scale-up/ Each day throughout EARTH MONTH in 2022, Advanced Biofuels USA will highlight one or more 5-letter
[caption id="attachment_70936" align="alignleft" width="300"] Hybrid diesel truck delivering renewable fuel blends.[/caption] It will be a long time before HEAVY duty vehicles can be battery-operated. A TRUCK WOULD lose CARGO capacity and RANGE. So, sustainable, renewable FUELS like a biodiesel BLEND or
Praj, a company in INDIA is a leader in developing 2nd generation conversion technologies to make sustainable, renewable fuels and chemicals. LEARN more: https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/?s=Praj and ABOUT other projects in INDIA https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/category/international/international-india/ Each day throughout EARTH MONTH in 2022, Advanced Biofuels USA
Some oil companies see no need to BUILD a completely new biorefinery. They are repurposing old oil refineries to make renewable fuel, usually renewable diesel and SAF (sustainable aviation fuel). LEARN more: https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/tag/repurpose/ Each day throughout EARTH MONTH in 2022, Advanced
Are you a FLEET manager trying to achieve ESG or sustainability goals? This practical GUIDE is for you! https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/how-to-de-fossilize-your-fleet/ Each day throughout EARTH MONTH in 2022, Advanced Biofuels USA will highlight one or more 5-letter words that you MIGHT some day
WOODY biomass, including forest WASTE and residues, can be used to make renewable fuel like sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and OTHER bioproducts. LEARN more here: https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/tag/woody-biomass/ Each day throughout EARTH MONTH in 2022, Advanced Biofuels USA will highlight one or more
RURAL AREAS are crucial for providing feedstock for biofuel. Sustainability requirements for renewable fuel motivate farmers to implement climate SMART agricultural practices. LEARN more: https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/tag/climate-smart-agriculture/ Each day throughout EARTH MONTH in 2022, Advanced Biofuels USA will highlight one or more 5-letter
See how a 2002 Ford FOCUS was retrofitted to use CLEAN, GREEN 85% renewable ethanol fuel to get more performance USING cheaper fuel. https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/celebrate-earth-week-take-a-look-under-the-hood-of-advanced-biofuels-usas-e85-retrofitted-2002-ford-focus/ Each day throughout EARTH MONTH in 2022, Advanced Biofuels USA will highlight one or more 5-letter words
WATER is SPLIT into hydrogen and oxygen by electrolysis USING renewable energy like wind and SOLAR to get GREEN hydrogen. LEARN more: https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/category/feedstocks/water/ Each day throughout EARTH MONTH in 2022, Advanced Biofuels USA will highlight one or more 5-letter words that
It is possible to capture carbon from industrial WASTE GASES, like STEEL mill exhaust, and to recycle it into FUELS, fibers and OTHER chemicals. LEARN more: https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/tag/industrial-waste-gases/ Each day throughout EARTH MONTH in 2022, Advanced Biofuels USA will highlight one or
[caption id="attachment_156679" align="alignleft" width="300"] Illustration from U.S. Department of Energy and Gevo[/caption] LIGHT-duty vehicles USING liquid FUELS will be around for a long time. Shouldn’t they be powered by the greenest, cleanest FUELS we can possibly make? FUELS with much LOWER
[caption id="attachment_60262" align="alignleft" width="266"] Great Green Fleet during RimPac 2012 -- US Navy photo[/caption] 2012-2016 were big YEARS for the GREAT GREEN FLEET, demonstrating and practicing USING renewable FUELS in all aspects of military exercises. Military use of biofuels reduces carbon
The need for sustainable renewable fuel SPANS the GLOBE, is not restricted to one STATE, one country or one region. Advanced Biofuels USA promotes THEIR understanding, development and use in the US and around the WORLD. LEARN MORE: https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/about/mission-statement/ Each day
[caption id="attachment_135858" align="alignleft" width="300"] "Feeding" the original Dickinson College anaerobic digester[/caption] WASTE-to-fuel is possible with many KINDS of WASTE: agricultural residues and WASTE; forest residue and WASTE; municipal SOLID WASTE, WASTE CO2 and more. SINCE 2008, students and STAFF at Dickinson
STRAW from WHEAT and rice can be used to make sustainable, renewable fuels and chemicals. Instead of burning rice STRAW, it can be converted to renewable fuels and can SERVE as a building block chemical for plastics and other bioproducts.
How ABOUT a cook STOVE that can use CLEAN, GREEN renewable ethanol as fuel instead of DIRTY, SMOKY charcoal, wood or dung. Photo from Project Gaia. LEARN more: https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/tag/cook-stoves/ Each day throughout EARTH MONTH in 2022, Advanced Biofuels USA will highlight
LOWER your carbon footprint by USING sustainable, renewable transportation fuels with LOWER life CYCLE carbon intensity. This CHART illustrates how renewable fuels, measured by the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard, have reduced the carbon intensity of transportation FUELS. https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/tag/ci/ Each day
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
PRICE of fuel got you down? Did you know that in the US higher ethanol BLENDs are CHEAPer? Look for Unleaded 88 for vehicles BUILT in 2001 and NEWER; and for 85% renewable Flex Fuel for Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs).
OTHER than petroleum, that is. TODAY, you can use FUELS that are not petroleum, not fossil natural gas. We can change THESE Department of Energy projections. We can defossilize our transportation. Find out more ABOUT advanced renewable FUELS here: www.AdvancedBiofuelsUSA.org,
TRAIN locomotives can use sustainable, renewable fuel, too. Diesel engines can use biodiesel mixtures or 100% renewable diesel. Amtrak uses diesel when electricity is not available. LEARN more: https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/category/railroad-locomotive-fuel/ Each day throughout EARTH MONTH in 2022, Advanced Biofuels USA will highlight
Does the PLANE you fly in have a LOWER carbon footprint? Ask if it is USING renewable SAF (sustainable aviation fuel). SMALL airports and LARGE ones are beginning to get supplies of SAF delivered. Maybe your company is participating in
BLEND ethanol at a high RATIO to gasoline for high octane, better performance and LOWER life-CYCLE GREEN HOUSE gas (GHG) emissions. LEARN more: https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/tag/high-octane-fuel-hof/ Each day throughout EARTH MONTH in 2022, Advanced Biofuels USA will highlight one or more 5-letter words
(Advanced Biofuels USA) SOLVE a number of EARTH’s problems with renewable fuels. LEARN more about THESE solutions: Solutions – Advanced BioFuels USA Each day throughout EARTH MONTH in 2022, Advanced Biofuels USA will highlight one or more 5-letter words that you
by Justin McPherson (Advanced Biofuels USA) The 2022 ABCL conference, held March 16 – 18 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC, brought together many different companies, organizations, and ‘ordinary’ people from a variety of different backgrounds, all with their
(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
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) Volunteers with Advanced Biofuels USA are responding to the demands from young students and TikTok posters to tell them what is being done to mitigate climate change; to recognize that they know the doom
(Global Hemp Association) Joanne serves as Executive Director of Advanced Biofuels USA, a nonprofit educational organization, which she co-founded in 2008, dedicated to promoting understanding, development and use of advanced biofuels as an immediate solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
by Bob Kozak (Atlantic Biomass/Advanced Biofuels USA/Biofuels Digest) As we enjoy this contemplative, introspective, thanks giving time of year, it’s time to think what can be done to revive a stagnant US biofuel industry. The Thanksgiving Turkey is a good place
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) One of the speakers on the second day of the Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coalition’s Global Biobased Economy Conference & Exhibit, noted that 5 years ago the bioeconomy was like an old truck stuck
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Investment, Climate smart agriculture. Incentives. Markets. These are words heard repeatedly at the opening sessions of the Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition Global Biobased Economy Conference & Exhibit this week near Washington, DC. The first
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
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) Looking for an internship? Want to volunteer as a way to build a resume? Looking to work on specific skill sets? Have some time and want to work to mitigate climate change? Are you
For Immediate Release -- September 23, 2021—Frederick, MD -- -- Building on her recent experience volunteering on Frederick, Maryland’s City and County Climate Emergency Mobilization Work Group’s subgroup on Energy, Buildings and Transportation, Advanced Biofuels USA’s executive director, Joanne Ivancic, wants to
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Over the past year I have had the opportunity and privilege to participate in the Frederick, Maryland, County and City Climate Emergency Mobilization Work Group subgroup on Energy, Buildings and Transportation. Our beautiful final report
by Robert Kozak (Atlantic Biomass/Advanced Biofuels USA) This is a presentation that was part of a seminar program at Hood College for the students, faculty, and friends of their biology department. It focuses on new directions in advanced biofuel research. These
by Laís Forti Thomaz and Cacia Pimentel (Estadão) O que a nova iniciativa dos Estados Unidos e a Organização Internacional da Aviação Civil (ICAO) podem representar para o Brasil? O governo dos Estados Unidos realizou uma reunião com integrantes de toda
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) For the US agricultural community, having a field day gives farmers and others in the agricultural products value chain the opportunity not only for hands-on learning about new crops and new technologies or about
by Bob Kozak (Atlantic Biomass/Biofuels Digest) Dear President Biden, For someone who says competition is the key to American economic success, “A fair, open, and competitive marketplace has long been a cornerstone of the American economy, while excessive market concentration threatens basic
by Douglas Root* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The oleochemicals industry is struggling. Shipping costs have increased. Suppliers are not able to deliver raw materials, maintenance supplies, and new equipment. Scheduled maintenance activities have lapsed and restarting equipment is not happening smoothly.
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) President Biden is going to prop up petroleum oil refineries? Really? Shouldn’t he be using every tool in his box to convince them to use as many renewables as possible in their products? To
by Easton Kitowski and Tyler Falkavage (P.J. Jacobs Junior High School/Advanced Biofuels USA) Our final project for seventh grade science this year was an environmental issues project. Each group got to choose an environmental issue that was important, research the
by Jenna Bloxom* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The May 5th, 2021 Congressional hearing of the CLEAN Future Act: Driving Decarbonization of the Transportation Sector was a veritable marathon of legislative discourse just shy of four hours long as both parties debated
(Advanced Biofuels USA) Advanced Biofuels USA suggests an expansion of transportation emissions reduction in the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) proposed Draft Model Rule (TCI-P) in public comments filed today. Currently, the proposed emission reduction program is limited to on-road
(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
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
by Gaulthier Blangez* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Let’s go back to the basics. The “Bio” term comes from ancient Greek and is translated as “Life.” Widely used in our day to day vocabulary, this term has found its place in our
by Nathália Fernandes Pimentel* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Fossil fuels have revolutionized our modern society. Before the use of such products, humanity used basic forms of energy, such as biomass and wood. But through the Industrial Revolution, fossil energy has allowed us
by Anahita Bharadwaj* (Advanced Biofuels USA) It is estimated that around 380 million tonnes of plastic is produced each year – most of it non-biodegradable and non-recyclable. With more and more plastic accumulating on land and in oceans, there is a
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
by Hannah DelSordo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Take yourself back to an earlier time, when we relied on horses, oxen and other renewably fueled animals for mobility and work. (They ate corn, wheat, oats and other bio-plants, didn't they?) Now move ahead a
by Ahmed Abdellah* What are feedstocks? Feedstocks for renewable fuels and chemicals include organic materials like grains, woody biomass and food waste and non-organic materials like plastics, hydrogen, carbon dioxide. Contrary to popular belief, the crops that are used for feedstocks
by Hannah DelSordo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) To replace imported oil and petroleum-based fossil fuels! While Windmills and solar can produce electricity they cannot power large jet airplanes. Oil is also difficult and often dangerous to extract for both people and the environment. Ethanol
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