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NBAA Hits ‘Flawed’ Environmental Study -- NBAA Says Study Time Frame Skewed Results.

by Russ Niles (AvWeb)  NBAA has hit back at a study on the environmental impact of business aviation it says relies “on a cherry-picked data set, flawed analysis and omission of key facts.” Last week the journal Communications Earth and Environment issued its report that

November 18, 2024 Read Full Article

Climate Change and Energy Transition: Paths for Rebuilding Brazilian Foreign Policy

by Jefferson Estevo, Lais Thomaz, Amanda Gondim (Journal of Geopolitics) In 2024, Brazil will hold the presidency of the G-20, which represents an opportunity to regain a leading role in its foreign policy and prioritize important issues on its agenda. Therefore, with

November 13, 2024 Read Full Article

Biden-Harris Administration Makes up to $7.7 Billion Available for Climate-Smart Practices on Agricultural Lands as Part of Investing in America Agenda DEADLINES varied

(US Department of Agriculture) USDA Provides Historic Investments for Working Lands through Inflation Reduction Act and Farm Bill --  The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today (October 2, 2024) announced up to $7.7 billion in assistance for fiscal year 2025 to help

October 04, 2024 Read Full Article

Carbon Accounting and the Role of Biofuels in Decarbonization: Implications for Brazil and the G20

by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo, Laís Forti Thomaz, and Amanda Duarte Gondim (Boletim Lua Nova) The Energy Transition at the G-20  --  Brazil's presidency of the G-20 has led to debates on different themes and programs, which are consistent with the country's proposed motto, “Building a

October 02, 2024 Read Full Article

CCS Projects Are behind Schedule to Meet Climate Goals, Study Finds

by Carlos Anchado (Politico Pro Energywire) Researchers from Europe said the failure rate of carbon capture and storage projects needs to improve. --  Global deployment of carbon capture is not happening quickly enough to meet key climate targets, according to a new

September 27, 2024 Read Full Article

Essay: To Fix Climate Anxiety (and Also Climate Change), We First Have to Fix Individualism

by Rosanna Xia (Los Angeles Times)  ... They tried to bury us, but they didn’t know we were seeds.   (Proverb quoted by Kevin J. Patel) ... “One huge reason why climate anxiety feels so awful is this feeling of not being able to

September 15, 2024 Read Full Article

Candidates Reveal Biofuel Stands in FB Survey

by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The American Farm Bureau Federation asked Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump about their priorities for American agriculture in a questionnaire that included their opinions on renewable fuels. Farm Bureau asked the question, “As president, would you support

September 13, 2024 Read Full Article

Knowledge-Guided Machine Learning Can Improve Carbon Cycle Quantification in Agroecosystems

by Licheng Liu, Wang Zhou, Kaiyu Guan, et al. (Nature Communications)  Accurate and cost-effective quantification of the carbon cycle for agroecosystems at decision-relevant scales is critical to mitigating climate change and ensuring sustainable food production. However, conventional process-based or data-driven modeling

September 13, 2024 Read Full Article

Gov. Jim Pillen: $307 Million EPA Emissions Grant Will 'Turbocharge' State Ag Industry

by Henry J. Cordes (Omaha World-Herald/Kearney Hub)  ... Federal and state officials detailed the plans and potential impact of the recent $307 million climate pollution reduction grant the EPA awarded to Nebraska — the largest grant the federal agency has ever

August 09, 2024 Read Full Article

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $4.3 Billion in Grants for Community-Driven Solutions to Cut Climate Pollution Across America

(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)  Funded by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, EPA announces 25 selected applications through competitive Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program to tackle climate change, improve air quality, and advance environmental justice -- When estimates provided by all selected

July 22, 2024 Read Full Article

Spurring the Low-Carbon Revolution

by Eric Frey (Gevo/Low Carbon Fuels Coalition)  ...  There is another American revolution afoot: a low-carbon revolution. ... In Iowa, dairy farmers capture the methane emissions from their manure. In Minnesota, GPS tracks seeds within fractions of an inch to reduce

June 28, 2024 Read Full Article

Biotechnology, Design and Story, and the Persistence of the Plastics Problem

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Well might you ask, why is there a BioDesign Challenge? For one thing, at such an event, you notice something about young people: how impressively organized and thoughtful they are. ... There’s no app for solving our bigger

June 25, 2024 Read Full Article

EU Renewable Ethanol Sets New Record for Greenhouse-Gas Reduction, Confirming Its Importance for Transport De-Fossilisation

(ePURE)  Renewable EU ethanol reduced GHG emissions by more than 79% compared to fossil fuel in 2023, according to the latest certified producer data; EU ethanol biorefineries produce more food and feed than fuel  --  Production and use of renewable ethanol from ePURE

June 25, 2024 Read Full Article

The Establishment of Climate Ethanol Alliance – Revisiting the Role of Ethanol in Transport Decarbonisation

(Climate Ethanol Alliance) The Climate Ethanol Alliance (CEA), representing interests in Europe, the US, and Asia, has been established to advance transport decarbonisation. The Alliance brings together bioethanol producers, service providers, and input suppliers within the bioeconomy to support the climate

June 20, 2024 Read Full Article

Comment: Why the SBTi’s Proposal to Include Carbon Credits Is on the Right Side of Climate History

by Maria Mendiluce and Mandy Rambharos (We Mean Business Coalition, Global Climate Cooperation/EDF/Reuters) The recent statement from the board of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) that it will consider recognizing environmental attribute certificates, including carbon credits, for abatement purposes in tackling

May 31, 2024 Read Full Article

Reading Pollock: On Advancing the Bioeconomy, a New York City 400th Anniversary Column

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Access to resources, fertile lands, a crossroads of trade, a decision to build infrastructure and commence manufacturing — these were the factors that gave life to the settlement and set New York on its appointment

May 20, 2024 Read Full Article

First Year at UNEA Successful for SfL

(Solutions from the Land) February 2024 marked a significant milestone for the Solutions from the Land (SfL) team. For the first time, four SfL team members, President Ernie Shea, Co-Chairs A.G. Kawamura and Fred Yoder, and Board member Dr. Lois Morton

April 29, 2024 Read Full Article

Biden’s EPA Can Justify His New EV Rules Only by Cooking the Books

Benjamin Zycher (American Enterprise Institute/The Hill) Before federal regulations are implemented, they must be justified with an extensive analysis of costs and effects. The new Environmental Protection Agency rule forcing a massive shift toward electric vehicles is no exception. Weighing in at 1,181

April 03, 2024 Read Full Article

Brazil in the G-20 Presidency and the Global Biofuels Alliance

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

March 09, 2024 Read Full Article

SEC Adopts Rules to Enhance and Standardize Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors

(U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission) The Securities and Exchange Commission today adopted rules to enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures by public companies and in public offerings. The final rules reflect the Commission’s efforts to respond to investors’ demand for more consistent,

March 08, 2024 Read Full Article

Scientists Warn a Poorly Managed Hydrogen Rush Could Make Climate Change Worse

by Kari Lydersen (Energy News Network)  A growing body of scientific research is highlighting the indirect ways hydrogen could worsen climate change — and critics say the risks are largely being ignored by the federal government. -- As the federal government rolls

March 01, 2024 Read Full Article

OPINION: Why Farmers Should Take Advantage of Climate-Smart Ag Programs

by Chandler Mazour (Verity Carbon Solutions/Houston Daily) ... From a changing climate to high input costs to fluctuating commodity prices, farmers must take steps to adapt to an evolving landscape.   The good news is farmers don’t have to tackle these challenges alone.

February 28, 2024 Read Full Article

Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) Launches the Climate Catalytic Fund Q&A webinar on March 7; DEADLINE March 26, 2024

(Maryland Clean Energy Center) Today, the Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) is launching the Climate Catalytic Fund (C3 Fund), to support projects that implement clean energy measures and technologies intended to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impact of

February 26, 2024 Read Full Article

Delivering Net-Zero Shipping by 2050: Introducing the Green Balance Mechanism

(World Shipping Council)  The global shipping regulator, the UN International Maritime Organisation, has set a target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 for the industry, and now needs to develop climate regulations by 2025 that make it possible to reach that

February 20, 2024 Read Full Article

Sustainable Carbon Removals Limits Identified, Huge Climate Mitigation Challenge Revealed

(University of Melbourne/EurekAlert!) Governments and businesses are relying on dangerous amounts of future removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere, instead of more rapidly reducing emissions and phasing out fossil fuels. This problem is partly due to an incomplete picture1 of

February 13, 2024 Read Full Article

Brazil in the Presidency of the Financial G20: Agendas, Dynamics and Challenges

by Jefferson Estevo [1] and Alina Ribeiro [2]  (Boletim Lua Nova (Google Translation)) Brazil assumed the presidency of the Financial G20 on December 1, 2023 with the motto “Building a fair world and a sustainable planet”. Created in 1999, the group is made up of the nineteen

February 07, 2024 Read Full Article

European Ethanol Producers Raise Legal Challenge to EU Maritime Legislation

by Robin Whitlock (Renewable Energy Magazine) European renewable ethanol producers have launched a legal challenge to the EU’s FuelEU Maritime Regulation on the grounds that it fails to properly recognise the proven benefits of sustainable crop-based biofuels and has therefore violated

February 01, 2024 Read Full Article

EU Parliament’s Environmental Committee Supports Relaxing Rules on Genetically Modified Plants

by Samuel Petrequin (Associated Press)  Lawmakers on the European Parliament’s environment committee on Wednesday backed a proposal to relax rules on genetically modified plants produced using so-called new genomic techniques, prompting strong criticism from environmental groups. The issue of genetically modified organisms

January 31, 2024 Read Full Article

Assessment of Aviation Non-CO2 Climate Effects Warns of Trade-off Dangers

by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online)  A new assessment by a group of UK climate scientists into potential solutions to limit non-CO2 emissions produced by aircraft concludes there is no ‘silver bullet’ and concerted efforts and commitments are needed to better understand

December 18, 2023 Read Full Article

23rd DATAGRO Discusses the Potential of the Sugar and Ethanol Industries, and How Ethanol Plays a Role in Addressing Climate Change.

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

November 21, 2023 Read Full Article

Four Reasons the EU Needs to Rethink Its Approach to Biofuels

by David Carpintero (ePURE/Politico) Europe’s newly revised Renewable Energy Directive confirms the sustainability of biofuels such as renewable ethanol, but other EU legislation continues to ignore their strategic importance. It’s time for a new approach. ... Consider the recent declaration by the G7 group

October 23, 2023 Read Full Article

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $7 Billion For America’s First Clean Hydrogen Hubs, Driving Clean Manufacturing and Delivering New Economic Opportunities Nationwide

(U.S. Department of Energy) President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Drives $50 Billion in Public-Private Sector Investment to Jumpstart America’s Clean Hydrogen Economy; Seven Clean Hydrogen Hubs Will Create Tens of Thousands of High-Quality Jobs, Strengthen the Nation’s Energy Security, and

October 13, 2023 Read Full Article

At a Crossroads: What's Next for Biofuels?

by David Carpintero (ePURE/The Parliament) Europe’s newly revised Renewable Energy Directive confirms the sustainability of biofuels, but other EU proposals continue to ignore their strategic importance for energy independence, emissions reduction and food security. -- ... One notable bright spot was the declaration

October 09, 2023 Read Full Article

Farmer Perspectives on Carbon Markets Incentivizing Agricultural Soil Carbon Sequestration

by Clare T. Barbato and Aaron L. Strong (Nature Climate Action) Climate change mitigation efforts to achieve net-zero emissions require not only decreasing current greenhouse gas emissions, but also the deployment of negative emissions technologies. Soil organic carbon sequestration in agricultural

October 03, 2023 Read Full Article

Analysis: US Carbon Capture Pipeline Setbacks Reflect Challenges in Climate Fight

by Leah Douglas (Reuters)   A series of permit rejections for two high-profile carbon pipeline projects in the U.S. Midwest could bode poorly for carbon capture and storage (CCS) as a widespread solution to climate change, reflecting deep-seated public concern about its

September 28, 2023 Read Full Article

American Vanguard Releases 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report: New Detailed Report Reemphasizes Company’s Commitment to Sustainable Agriculture

(American Vanguard)  American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD) is pleased to announce the release of its 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report, a detailed update of the Company’s commitment to the principles of Sustainable Agriculture, which is at the center of its Environmental, Social

September 19, 2023 Read Full Article

Climate Change Denial among Hurdles for Carbon Capture Pipeline Project in Southwestern Minnesota

by Tom Cherveny (West Central Tribune)  Summit Carbon Solutions hosted 15 meetings for landowners last year at locations across the 10 counties in Minnesota in which it intends to build a pipeline to transport carbon dioxide from ethanol plants. Three issues were recurring

May 26, 2023 Read Full Article

New Study Reveals Possible Future Health Impacts Related to Climate Mitigation

(Pennsylvania State University/EurekAlert!)  Reduce fossil fuel use and air quality will improve, right? It might not be as straightforward as it appears, according to a Penn State-led research team. They explored almost 30,000 simulated future scenarios and found that some climate

May 23, 2023 Read Full Article

Will Low Carbon ‘Fuel’ Ag’s Next Golden Age?

by Mike Wilson (Farm Progress)  Oil, ag processors combine to expand demand for low carbon oilseeds. -- ... There is a scenario unfolding that could keep this bull market hot for several years, even if high prices ‘cure’ high prices

May 13, 2023 Read Full Article

The EV Transition Explained

by Robert N. “Bob” Charette (IEEE Spectrum)  ... Two years ago, I began investigating the veracity of claims surrounding the transition to EVs at scale. The result is a 12-part series and e-book, The EV Transition Explained, that explores the

May 03, 2023 Read Full Article

Climate CHANGE— A 5-Letter Word for EARTH MONTH

EARTH MONTH is dedicated to understanding and mitigating the effects of Climate Change.  Renewable FUELS can be a part of a transition to a CLEANer, GREENer WORLD.  LEARN more about how biofuels https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/tag/biofuel/  and other renewable FUELS can help mitigate

April 01, 2023 Read Full Article

The Agriculture Resilience Act: Rep. Pingree Reintroduces Bill to Put U.S. on Path to Net-Zero Agriculture Emissions

(Office of Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME 1st))  Farming has always been a risky business. But today, extreme weather events and trade wars are creating challenges that threaten food production and jeopardize farmers’ livelihoods. We must work to keep farmers on the

March 28, 2023 Read Full Article

Heard on the Floor at ABLC

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)  “We’re out of time”. ... The subject was deployment vs development, whether we should go with what we have as opposed to waiting for better technology to come along. The context was the new report out from IPCC,

March 27, 2023 Read Full Article

Survey: Americans Prefer Market Based Approaches & Consumer Choice to Attack Climate Change

(Diesel Technology Forum) New survey results highlight American opinions on strategies to mitigate climate change and the best approaches when it comes to fuels and technologies.  Addressing climate change is a growing focus of governments and the private sector alike. It is

March 10, 2023 Read Full Article

Maryland Invites Farmers to Join Climate-Smart Ag Conversation

(Solutions from the Land) ... Surveys and conversations with farmers and technical service providers echoed that Maryland producers are already experiencing impacts from climate change. In addition to new, extensive rainy periods and increased pest and wildlife pressures, agricultural land

March 02, 2023 Read Full Article

Survey Shows Americans Prefer Market Based Approaches, Consumer Choice, and Leveraging Existing Technologies to Best Attack Climate Change

(Diesel Technology Forum/Globe Newswire) New survey results highlight American opinions on strategies to mitigate climate change and the best approaches when it comes to fuels and technologies. “Addressing climate change is a growing focus of governments and the private sector alike. It

February 22, 2023 Read Full Article

Ministers McConalogue and Heydon Announce €3 Million for Integrated Anaerobic Digestion and Green Biorefining Demonstration Initiative

(Ireland Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)  Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, and Minister of State with special responsibility for research and innovation, Martin Heydon, today announced a €3 million investment in an integrated anaerobic

February 20, 2023 Read Full Article

The Promise of Advancing Biomanufacturing Innovation

by Greg Potter and Glenn Farris (Lipiferm Scientific andFarris Advisory Services/Lee Enterprises Consulting/Biofuels Digest)  On September 12, 2022, President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order to Advance Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation to support solutions in health, climate change, energy, food security,

February 20, 2023 Read Full Article

Nikki Haley Wants to Address Climate Change Not by Reducing Carbon, but Capturing It

by Maxine Joselow (Washington Post) Nikki Haley is jumping into the 2024 presidential race with a mixed climate record --  Nikki Haley, a former United Nations ambassador and governor of South Carolina, announced Tuesday she is running for president, becoming the first major Republican

February 15, 2023 Read Full Article

Biden Takes Climate Victory Lap, Slams Big Oil

by Nico Portuondo (E&E News/Politico Pro) President Joe Biden focused his address on the Inflation Reduction Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the CHIPS and Science Act, while sparring with Republicans on energy policy. --  ... The president

February 08, 2023 Read Full Article

Clean Fuels Alliance Conference Overview

(Minnesota Clean Cities The Connection)  The first-ever Clean Fuels Conference took place January 23-26 in Tampa, Florida. Formerly the National Biodiesel Conference, the new event added renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel to its alternative biofuels lineup for applications in medium- and

January 31, 2023 Read Full Article

Roadmap for the Just Energy Transition in Colombia

(La Federación Nacional de Biocombustibles (computer translation)) ... Colombia, like other countries in the world, being aware that the energy transition process has to be fair with workers, consumers, companies, communities and other organizations that contribute to decision-making, strives to

January 30, 2023 Read Full Article

The Frog in the Pot: the Winning of Big Friends to Scoop 
Us out of Climate Peril

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Winston Churchill once observed that you can rely of the United States to do the right thing, after all the alternatives have been exhausted. We are at this Churchillian moment on climate action, .... ... We are

January 23, 2023 Read Full Article

EPA Proposes to Add Environmental Justice, Climate Change, and PFAS to National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives for FY 2024-2027 DEADLINE: March 13, 2023

(Environmental Protection Agency) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it is seeking public comment on its proposal to address environmental justice, climate change, and PFAS contamination in its National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives (NECIs).  Every four years, EPA selects

January 19, 2023 Read Full Article

Funding Opportunity Announced through Collaboration Between NSF and DOE DEADLINE April 18, 2023

(U.S. Department of Energy and National Science Foundation) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced a collaborative funding opportunity, “Accelerating Innovations in Biomanufacturing Approaches through Collaboration Between NSF and the

January 19, 2023 Read Full Article

Special Program on DD India - India's Biofuel Economy

(Praj) We are delighted to draw your attention to a special documentary on 'India's Biofuel Economy' that was telecasted on Prasar Bharati's National TV Network namely, DD News (Hindi) and DD India (English), on Saturday, 24th December 2022. The exclusive feature

December 26, 2022 Read Full Article

Fact Check: Fossil Fuels Are the Largest Contributor to Climate Change, Not Animal Agriculture

by Isabella Fertel (USA Today) ... A Nov. 20 Instagram post (direct link, archive link) shows text alongside a picture of a bewildered-looking man. "When people talk about climate change but don't mention how animal agriculture is the biggest contributor," it says. The

December 06, 2022 Read Full Article

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

December 05, 2022 Read Full Article

Ag, States Challenge EPA Action on EVs: Ag Groups, States Say EPA, California Used Back Door to Spread Electric Vehicle Use

by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer)  Agriculture, fuel interests and several states see EPA's March 2022 decision to reinstate California's legal authority to implement a zero-emissions vehicle sales mandate and greenhouse gas emissions standards as a back-door way to move the

October 28, 2022 Read Full Article

Climate Smart Agriculture and Low Carbon Fuel Standards

(Biofuels Digest)  Joining us as our lead speaker is Virginia Jameson, Deputy Secretary for Climate and Working Lands at the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Prior to her appointment, Jameson was Climate and Conservation Program Manager at the California Department of Conservation and

October 11, 2022 Read Full Article

GAO Spotlights Ethanol Production as Prime Carbon Capture Opportunity

by Ann Lewis (Renewable Fuels Association)  Late last week, the U.S. Government Accountability Office published a technology assessment on carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), drawing on findings from peer-reviewed literature, a meeting of experts, and stakeholder interviews that included the Renewable

October 04, 2022 Read Full Article

Engineering Biology for Climate & Sustainability: A Research Roadmap for a Cleaner Future

(Engineering Biology for Climate & Sustainability) Engineering Biology for Climate & Sustainability: A Research Roadmap for a Cleaner Future is a critical assessment of opportunities for engineering biology to contribute to tackling the climate crisis and long-term sustainability of products

September 29, 2022 Read Full Article

As Farmers Split from the GOP on Climate Change, They're Getting Billions to Fight It

by Scott Neuman (NPR) ...  The government's conservation programs are meant to bolster farmers' response to climate change, as (Iowa farmer Robb) Ewoldt and others like him are forced to confront worsening droughts on the one hand, and unprecedented rainfall and

September 21, 2022 Read Full Article

Five Reasons Europe Needs to Do Better on Biofuels

(EU Biofuels Chain/Politico)  Sustainable biofuels have an important role to play in EU energy independence and food security.  --  The EU has taken important steps towards strengthening EU energy independence and food security while sticking to ambitious commitments in the

August 29, 2022 Read Full Article

Heavy-Duty Decarbonizing with Biofuels

by Emily Skor (Growth Energy/Vital by POET) ... Leaders around the world are increasingly recognizing biofuels as a vital tool in the fight against climate change and in bringing agriculture into the fold. They’re a lower-cost, lower-emission fuel that is

August 08, 2022 Read Full Article

Praj Joins International Alliance to Pursuit Net Zero Aviation

(Praj) An international alliance, ‘Mission Possible Partnership’ (MPP) in a landmark development released a report, “Making Net-Zero Aviation possible: An industry-backed, 1.5°C aligned Transition Strategy” on Thursday, July 14, 2022. The report outlines the transition strategy for the aviation sector

July 22, 2022 Read Full Article

Biden Could Declare Climate Emergency as Soon as This Week, Sources Say

by Tony Romm and Jeff Stein (Washington Post) President Biden is considering declaring a national climate emergency as soon as this week as he seeks to salvage his environmental agenda in the wake of stalled talks on Capitol Hill, according

July 19, 2022 Read Full Article

Ambition Urged for Aviation Climate Talks

(Air Transport Action Group) Representatives of over 110 countries will meet in Montreal this week for a series of talks aimed at making progress towards a long-term climate goal for the global aviation sector. High-level government representatives will meet at the

July 18, 2022 Read Full Article

Making Net-Zero Aviation Possible: An Industry-Backed, 1.5°C-Aligned Transition Strategy

(Mission Possible Partnership)  At current emissions levels, staying within the global carbon budget for 1.5°C might slip out of reach in this decade. Yet efforts to slow climate change by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions run into a central challenge: some

July 15, 2022 Read Full Article

Biden-Harris Administration Takes Step Forward to Combat Climate Change, Announces Proposed Transportation Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Framework

(Federal Highway Administration)  Today, to advance President Biden’s commitment to combat climate change and bring down costs for families, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for states and municipalities to track

July 13, 2022 Read Full Article

"EVs Aren't the Only Answer": Toyota Scientist on the Future of Cars: Gill Pratt, CEO of the Toyota Research Institute, Fears Hype rather than Science Is Rushing Us into a Battery-Only Future

by Jim Holder (AutoCar)  ... Today his (Gill Pratt's) job titles at Toyota include chief scientist, executive fellow for research and CEO of the Toyota Research Institute; his past includes stints as a robotics and computing lead for the US Defense

July 12, 2022 Read Full Article

Commentary: Deconstructing the Roadmaps – What to Expect from Aviation Emissions Reduction Plans

by Nikhil Sachdeva (Roland Berger/GreenAir Online)  ... As one of the world’s biggest emitters of GHGs, the industry and its regulators have long been trying to address its sustainability issues. In recent years, this has increasingly included the publication of

July 11, 2022 Read Full Article

'Renewable' Natural Gas May Sound Green, but It's Not an Antidote for Climate Change

by Emily Grubert (Georgia Institute of Technology/The Conversation/Yahoo!)  ... There’s an emerging argument that maybe there could be a direct substitute for fossil natural gas in the form of renewable natural gas (RNG) – a renewable fuel designed to be

July 11, 2022 Read Full Article

What a Year!: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Biofuel Markets

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) How did U.S. ethanol production and prices compare in 2022 so far to previous years? How about biodiesel, renewable diesel and renewable jet fuel? What’s the latest GHG analysis on ethanol, biodiesel and renewable diesel?

June 14, 2022 Read Full Article

Vision 2050: Aligning Aviation with the Paris Agreement

by Brandon Graver, Sola Zheng, Dan Rutherford, Jayant Mukhodpadhaya, Erik Pronk (International Council on Clean Transportation) Airlines and governments have committed to achieving net-zero emissions from aviation by mid-century. In this report, we develop a roadmap to evaluate the emission impacts

June 10, 2022 Read Full Article

The Impossibilities of the Circular Economy: Separating Aspirations from Reality

(360 Dialogues) The present comic is published and funded by www.360dialogues.com / The Engagement Company. It is based on the 5th Factor X publication from the Federal Environment Agency (UBA), The Impossibilities of the Circular Economy: Separating Aspirations from Reality.

June 03, 2022 Read Full Article

Climate Change Threatens to Unbuckle U.S. Corn Belt — Study

by Daniel Cusick (Politico Pro) Even under moderate-emission scenarios, the Corn Belt of the Upper Midwest will become "unsuitable to the cultivation of corn by 2100," research shows. The U.S. Corn Belt may no longer grow its namesake commodity by century's

May 28, 2022 Read Full Article

The Dawn of Greater Energy Independence – Why Europe Also Needs to Count on Sustainable Bioenergy

by Paul Bennett, Chair (IEA Bioenergy/Biofuels Digest)  ...  Little attention is paid to the global potential of bioenergy from sustainably sourced biomass – and wrongly so. Because without bioenergy, the urgent step toward fossil free greater energy security and climate neutrality

May 11, 2022 Read Full Article

Viridos Awarded California Competes Grant, Bringing Investment of Nearly $75MM to Imperial Valley

(Viridos/Business Wire)  La Jolla-based biotechnology company to bring more than 70 high-paying jobs to Imperial Valley as part of State of California incentive program -- Viridos, a privately held biotechnology company harnessing the power of photosynthesis to create transformative solutions to

May 06, 2022 Read Full Article

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $2.3 Billion Investment to Cut U.S. Carbon Pollution

(U.S. Department of Energy) DOE Launches $2.25B Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Effort to Increase CO2 Storage Sites, Provides Additional $91M to Advance Carbon Management Approaches, Building Next Generation Industries -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today (May 5, 2022) announced

May 06, 2022 Read Full Article

Biofuels as an Indispensable Component of Security of Supply

by Dieter Bockey (UFOP/Biofuels Digest) ... The production of sustainable biofuels from oilseeds and cereals, with their production of essential co-products for food and animal feed, is an integral element of the entire food chain, because biofuel production, measured in

April 06, 2022 Read Full Article

CarbonSmart Podcast

(LanzaTech) CarbonSmart, a provocative daisy-chain conversation where the guests ask the questions.  Join sustainability leader and greyhound rescuer, Jennifer Holmgren, (our CEO), as she sits down with friends, shares questions from her previous guests and sparks conversations around the state of our

March 29, 2022 Read Full Article

Ray of Hope Prize Application Open DEADLINE April 8, 2022

(Biomimicry Institute) Any startup with a nature-inspired product, service, or technology with inherent social or environmental benefits may apply. We are particularly interested in solutions that address carbon sequestration, climate change adaptation or mitigation, critical sustainability challenges, or any of the

March 24, 2022 Read Full Article

New MSU Research Shows How Biofuel Crops Can Help Mitigate Climate Change When Grown on Land of Otherwise Little Agricultural Value

by Cameron Rudolph  (Michigan State University) Newly published research from MSU Foundation Professor Bruno Basso shows how some Midwest farmers can see economic and environmental benefits of growing switchgrass, a biofuel crop, on traditionally less-productive land. -- Newly published Michigan State University

March 24, 2022 Read Full Article

Our Response to the State of the Union Address: Ethanol Checks All the Boxes

by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association)  In his first State of the Union Address, President Joe Biden spoke about many of the challenges facing our nation and world today, from the Ukraine invasion to domestic inflation, from climate change to the COVID pandemic.

March 03, 2022 Read Full Article

The Youth Movement Trying to Revolutionize Climate Politics

by Andrew Marantz (The New Yorker) ... “The biggest driver of emissions is . . .” The others joined him, in unison: “. . . the political power of the fossil-fuel industry, not individual behavior.” In other words, if you want the beef, get the beef. During

March 02, 2022 Read Full Article

Other Voices: Remember Facts with Carbon Capture Projects

by Jeff Altena (Sioux City Journal)  ... At Siouxland Energy, we chose to partner with Summit Carbon Solutions to decrease our carbon emissions and increase our member returns. Once our process is retrofitted with the needed infrastructure for carbon capture, our

February 14, 2022 Read Full Article

Carbon and Hydrogen Hubs Part 1: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to GPI’s Atlas

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)  What are the major components of a carbon and hydrogen hub? What’s the latest on carbon management and removal in the U.S.? How can hydrogen work as a decarbonization solution for the U.S.? What is

February 14, 2022 Read Full Article

New PhD Course on the Politics of 'Net Zero' and Carbon Removal --- June 13-17, 2022 --- Copenhagen, Denmark DEADLINE: January 15, 2022

by Cecilia von Arnold  (Lund University Center for Sustainability Studies)  In June 2022, LUCSUS will co-organise a 5-day intensive PhD course focusing on climate change mitigation and the politics of 'Net Zero' and carbon removal. As the climate crisis intensifies, the scientific

January 05, 2022 Read Full Article

Largest Biofuel Producer Eyes E15 as National Standard

by Kellan Heavican (Brownfield Ag News)  The world’s largest biofuel producer wants to make 15-percent blended ethanol fuel the national standard in the U.S. Doug Berven is the Vice President of Corporate Affairs with POET. “It’s so much better for the consumer,

December 31, 2021 Read Full Article

300,000 Kenyan Household Subscribers on KOKO's Clean Fuel Platform

(KOKO Networks) Team KOKO today celebrated the company's latest sales milestone, with more than 300,000 household subscribers on our clean fuel and carbon platform in Kenya. KOKO Fuel was launched to the market in late 2019, and has battled major supply-side and

December 31, 2021 Read Full Article

Militaries Are among the World’s Biggest Emitters. This General Wants Them to Go Green.

by Michael Birnbaum  (Washington Post) ... One recommendation is to fly military aircraft on 50 percent sustainable aviation fuel. Another is to increase the use of fuel-efficient hybrid electric armored vehicles — like Priuses, but for armored personnel carriers. ... Perhaps most

December 30, 2021 Read Full Article

Scale For ClimateTech Adds 17 Emerging Startups to Its Manufacturing Accelerator

(Scale for ClimateTech/Globe Newswire)  Unique company support fast tracks the commercialization of breakthrough technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change --  Scale For ClimateTech announced today that 18 emerging startup teams are joining the fourth cohort of its program

December 14, 2021 Read Full Article

Corn Ethanol Is an Immediate Climate Change Solution, NCGA Says

(Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network/KIWA Radio) The National Corn Growers Association says renewable fuels, such as corn ethanol, are an immediate climate change solution. Each year, roughly 30% of field corn goes into fuel ethanol. Ethanol is the second-largest customer for U.S. corn.

December 01, 2021 Read Full Article

Opinion: California Is Missing the Boat on Climate Change

by Winston Hickox and Jim Boyd (Mercury News)   ... The climate conference in Glasgow made it clear that the No. 1 priority — the only measure that can prevent cataclysmic climate change — is to cut the climate super pollutants

November 24, 2021 Read Full Article

Climate Pledges Don't Stop Countries from Exporting Huge Amounts of Fossil Fuels

by Jeff Brady (NPR) ... After the oil supply crisis in the 1970s, the U.S. banned crude oil exports for 40 years. A fracking-fueled boom ended production worries and the ban was lifted six years ago in a budget bill. The timing was ironic. "The

November 02, 2021 Read Full Article

Congress Creates the Parliamentary Biocoalition to Defend Renewable Energy Production and Sustainable Economy

(Ubrabio (Google Translation)) Deputies and senators that make up eight parliamentary fronts launched, this Wednesday (27.10), the Parliamentary Biocoalition, an articulation of supra-partisan collegiate bodies of the National Congress that deal with sustainable economic development and the production of renewable

October 29, 2021 Read Full Article

Big Oil's Big Day

by Matthew Choi (Politico's Morning Energy)  The big cheese of big oil will have their long-awaited hearing Thursday before the House Oversight Committee, which plans to grill the execs on whether their companies disseminated disinformation to water down their roles

October 25, 2021 Read Full Article

Big Oil CEOs Will Testify before Congress This Month

by Maxine Joselow (Washington Post) The CEOs of six major fossil fuel companies and trade associations will testify at a blockbuster hearing this month about their role in spreading climate disinformation, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) confirmed to The Climate 202. “In the history

October 13, 2021 Read Full Article

World Energy Outlook 2021

(International Energy Agency) Against the backdrop of turbulent markets and a crucial meeting of the COP26 conference on climate change in Glasgow, the 2021 World Energy Outlook (WEO) provides an indispensable guide to the opportunities, benefits and risks ahead at

October 13, 2021 Read Full Article

Covid-19 Pandemic Boosts Interest in Sustainable Aviation Fuel

by Alkesh Sharma (The National News Business) Experts say health crisis accelerated investment in the SAF industry and in efforts to achieve global climate commitments -- Meeting the net zero carbon emissions target by 2050 is a “massive challenge” for the

October 12, 2021 Read Full Article

USDA Investing $75 million in Partner-Led Projects with Focus on Climate-Smart Ag, Equity in Program Delivery

(U.S. Department of Agriculture)  The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest nearly $75 million for 15 partner-led projects to address natural resource concerns on private lands. This year, projects funded by the Regional Conservation Partnership Program’s (RCPP) Alternative Funding Arrangements

September 27, 2021 Read Full Article

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

September 23, 2021 Read Full Article

Climate Week Press Release:  Advanced Biofuels USA Encourages Participation in Community Climate Change Mitigation Efforts—One Community at a Time

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

September 23, 2021 Read Full Article

One Community at a Time: How to Gain Real GHG Benefits Quickly for Least Cost -- Experiences with the Frederick County and City Climate Emergency Mobilization Work Group

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

September 23, 2021 Read Full Article

WW0 Investigates: Big Oil Talks Sustainability, But Is It All Smoke?

(World War Zero)  ... There's an unfolding debate in boardrooms and courtrooms alike about whether and how the fossil fuel industry could or would be part of the decarbonization of the world's economy -- and whether the biggest legacy energy companies are sincere about being part

September 22, 2021 Read Full Article

Washington's Attack on Oil And Gas May Backfire

by Irina Slav (OilPrice.com) ...  Last week, the House Oversight Committee wrote to the executives of the biggest oil companies operating in the United States along with the American Petroleum Institute and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to inform them that it

September 21, 2021 Read Full Article

Climate Change Could Force 216 Million People to Migrate within Their Own Countries by 2050

(World Bank)  Decisive collective action could reduce climate migration by as much as 80 percent --  The World Bank’s updated Groundswell report released today finds that climate change, an increasingly potent driver of migration, could force 216 million people across six world

September 15, 2021 Read Full Article

To Limit Warming, Most Fossil Fuel Must Remain Untapped: Study

by Rachel Frazin (The Hill) The majority of the planet’s oil, gas and coal must remain in the ground to provide just a 50 percent chance of limiting the amount the Earth has warmed to 1.5 degrees Celsius, according to a

September 09, 2021 Read Full Article

AR6 Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis

(Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)) The Working Group I contribution to the Sixth Assessment Report addresses the most up-to-date physical understanding of the climate system and climate change, bringing together the latest advances in climate science, and combining multiple lines

August 12, 2021 Read Full Article

Giving up on Climate Change? EU Says No Way – Invests $140M in Decarbonizing Projects

by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest)  ... The good news is for the first time since the creation of the Innovation Fund, the EU’s latest investment of €118 million (about $140 million) into 32 small innovative projects located in 14 EU Member

August 09, 2021 Read Full Article

bp Joins the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping as a Strategic Partner

(bp) bp and the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping today signed a partnership agreement committing to a long-term collaboration on the development of new alternative fuels and low carbon solutions for the shipping industry.  As a strategic partner to

July 28, 2021 Read Full Article

Lawsuits Target Exxon’s Social Media ‘Green Washing’

by Maxine Joselow  (E&E News Climatewire) Two years ago, Exxon Mobil Corp. took to Twitter to promote its research into algae biofuel. The oil giant tweeted a photo of swirling beakers of bright green liquid to its hundreds of thousands of followers. "We’re researching

July 22, 2021 Read Full Article

Drilling for the Truth: A Draft Report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Is Pinning Disinformation and Lobbying Campaigns

by Matthew Choi (Politico's Morning Energy) A draft report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is pinning disinformation and lobbying campaigns — including by Exxon Mobil — as major culprits in slowing governments from adopting climate measures to mitigate global

July 02, 2021 Read Full Article

Leading Sustainability Association Launches Canada’s First-ever Net-zero Leaderboard

by Alex Carr (CBSR) Today, CBSR launched Canada’s Net-zero Leaderboard, which provides information on climate change commitments made by Canadian companies. Business leadership is essential if Canada is going to meet its legislated net-zero goals by 2050. By providing a one-stop-shop for

June 18, 2021 Read Full Article

Key Findings: How Americans’ Attitudes about Climate Change Differ by Generation, Party and Other Factors

by Cary Funk (Pew Research Center) Majorities of Americans say the federal government, businesses and other actors are doing too little to reduce the effects of climate change and express support for a variety of policy approaches aimed at addressing the

May 27, 2021 Read Full Article

USDA Releases 90-Day Progress Report on Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry

(U.S. Department of Agriculture) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today published the 90-Day Progress Report on Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry (PDF, 561 KB). The report represents an important step toward in President Biden’s Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad and

May 20, 2021 Read Full Article

Growth Energy Launches New Consumer Campaign

(Ethanol Producer Magazine/Growth Energy)  At its 12th Annual Executive Leadership Conference, Growth Energy unveiled a new consumer initiative to raise awareness of biofuels’ positive environmental benefits and encourage consumers to choose higher biofuel blends like E15 at the pump. Through a series of

May 19, 2021 Read Full Article

Nations Must Drop Fossil Fuels, Fast, World Energy Body Warns

by Brad Plumer (New York Times) A landmark report from the International Energy Agency says countries need to move faster and more aggressively to cut planet-warming pollution.  -- Nations around the world would need to immediately stop approving new coal-fired power

May 18, 2021 Read Full Article

Carbon-50: Leaders Push for 50-State Solution to Climate Change

(Carbon -50)  A new network of former lawmakers, farm leaders, and clean energy advocates has gathered under the banner of Carbon-50 to support an inclusive, 50-state strategy to address climate change. The project is co-chaired by former House Education and

May 05, 2021 Read Full Article

Why Science Needs the Humanities to Solve Climate Change

by Steven D. Allison and Tyrus Miller  (University of California, Irvine/The Conversation)  ...  We worry that overemphasis on science may hamper the design of effective climate solutions. In our view, solving the world’s climate problems will require tapping into brainpower beyond science. That’s

April 22, 2021 Read Full Article

Welcome to the Virtual Climate Policy Menu

(Climate Policy Menu)  Because almost every human activity affects the climate, and the climate affects almost every human activity, the universe of policy interventions that can help us reduce climate change and its impacts is large. This Policy Menu is

April 07, 2021 Read Full Article

Conversations about Carbon --- Monthly --- ONLINE

Conversations about Carbon is a monthly series.  We will host a virtual discussion with an expert who will take on key questions about carbon reduction, removal, and repair. The overall goal is to help move research, education, and extension forward on

March 31, 2021 Read Full Article

Major U.S. Airlines Commit to Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050

(Airlines for America)  Carriers deepen commitment to aggressively address climate change --  Today, Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization representing the leading U.S. airlines, announced the commitment of its member carriers to work across the aviation industry and with

March 31, 2021 Read Full Article

Ag Wary of Biden's Carbon Bank

by Matthew Choi (Politico's Morning Energy) The Biden administration is facing skepticism on one of its most ambitious climate change initiatives: A multibillion-dollar bank to pay farmers to capture carbon. While some environmentalists view it as a positive sign of

March 29, 2021 Read Full Article

EPA Reboots Climate Change Website

(Environmental Protection Agency) As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to action on climate change and restoring science, EPA is taking the first step in a relaunch of its climate change website. For the first time in four years, EPA now

March 22, 2021 Read Full Article

Biden Administration Wants the Financial Sector to Face up to Climate Risk

by Steven Mufson and Juliet Eilperin (Washington Post)  The Commodity Futures Trading Commission aims to create a new Climate Risk Unit, joining initiatives at Treasury, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Federal Reserve  -- A growing number of federal

March 18, 2021 Read Full Article

Now You Can Give the SEC Your “Two Cents” On Climate Disclosures DEADLINE June 15, 2021

(Our Daily Planet) The Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission wants to know what you want to know about how corporations are dealing with climate change and other environmental risks. In a speech yesterday to the liberal think tank the Center

March 16, 2021 Read Full Article

Transforming Food and Agriculture to Circular Systems: A Perspective for 2050

(Resource Magazine/American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers) ... Three reports by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) in 2015, 2018, and 2019 highlighted the importance of FAS to the U.S. economy and national security, discussed FAS

March 12, 2021 Read Full Article

Big Tobacco Had to Pay $206B. Is Big Oil Next?

by Maxine Joselow (E&E News) In 2006, a federal judge issued a scathing ruling that would reverberate across the country. "Over the course of more than 50 years, Defendants lied, misrepresented and deceived the American public," Judge Gladys Kessler of the U.S.

March 10, 2021 Read Full Article

Hearing on Climate Change and the U.S. Agriculture and Forestry Sectors

(U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committee)  House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott delivered the following statement at today's hearing on Climate Change and the U.S. Agriculture and Forestry Sectors: ...  Our farmers, ranchers, and forest managers understand these risks, and they

February 26, 2021 Read Full Article

Report Warns Renewables, EV Surge Could 'Strain the Grid'

by David Iaconangelo (E&E News)  The world needs to double investments in grid upgrades to accommodate a surge of low-carbon energy in coming decades, or risk bottlenecks that could hinder the transition away from fossil fuels, according to a new

February 26, 2021 Read Full Article

Researchers Challenge the CRP Status Quo to Mitigate Fossil Fuels

(University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment/Phys.Org)  ... (A)llocating CRP land for high-yielding energy biomass might eliminate the need for bioenergy crops and food crops to vie for space. A team led by CABBI Sustainability Theme Leader

February 26, 2021 Read Full Article

Germany Rings in 2021 with CO2 Tax, Coal Phase-out

(Energy Market Price)  From January 1, 2021 the government will charge 25 euros ($30) per tonne of carbon dioxide emissions released by the transport and heating sectors Germany is aiming for a green start to 2021 by shutting down a coal-fired

January 04, 2021 Read Full Article

Building Back Better with Biofuels

by Emily Skor (Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine)  Expecting heightened attention on renewable energy in the years ahead, Growth Energy will be working with America’s elected leaders to unleash ethanol as the engine of the rural economy and the foundation of

December 30, 2020 Read Full Article

Biden EPA Designee Reaches Out to Corn Growers

by John Herath (Farm Journal AgWeb)  President-Elect Joe Biden officially announced his climate cabinet on Saturday, including the nomination of Michael Regan of North Carolina to be EPA Administrator. On the eve of that announcement, Regan was on the phone with

December 21, 2020 Read Full Article

Digging into Alternative-Fuel Trends & Growth Drivers

by Lauren Fletcher (WorkTruck) Renewable fuel sources are becoming more and more critical to organizations’ sustainability plans.  ... "... Bio and renewable diesel blends are popular fuel types, as they can be adopted as drop-in fuels with no vehicle retrofitting or

December 10, 2020 Read Full Article

ADB to Help Improve Advanced Biofuel Production in India

(Asian Development Bank) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $2.5 million technical assistance (TA) to support advanced biofuel development in India. The grant is funded from the Asia Clean Energy Fund, financed by the Government of Japan under the

December 08, 2020 Read Full Article

Joint Letter on the Inclusion of Sustainable Renewable Fuels in the EU Mobility Legislation

(Advanced Biofuels Coalition)  ... The signatories of this joint letter represent a crucial part of the automotive, fuel, energy industry and civil society in Europe, i.e. a combined force behind the transformation of EU mobility towards climate neutrality in a

December 04, 2020 Read Full Article

Oil Refineries See Profit in Turning Kitchen Grease into Diesel

by Clifford Krauss (New York Times)  Used cooking oil is one of the ingredients in renewable diesel, which generates far less emissions than conventional diesel and allows refineries to take advantage of federal and state incentives. --  ... Companies that

December 04, 2020 Read Full Article

Catalyzing the Carbontech Ecosystem: Startup Application DEADLINE January 27 2021

(Carbon to Value Initiative) The Carbon to Value (C2V) Initiative will unlock a new carbontech economy, bringing innovative solutions to scale as rapidly as possible through the creation of a robust, powerful, and collaborative new ecosystem.  Applications are now open for startups

December 03, 2020 Read Full Article

Growth Energy Outlines 2021 Biofuel Policy Priorities

(Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor today outlined the biofuels industry’s top federal priorities for 2021, highlighting key measures that elected leaders must take to protect the climate, revitalize rural communities, and offer more consumers clean, affordable options

November 20, 2020 Read Full Article

Germans Want to Fill up with More Biofuels

(UFOP (Google translation)) According to a current representative survey, two thirds of all Germans have a positive view of biofuels. Almost half consider biofuels to be of growing importance for climate protection in the future. Associations demand appropriate political consideration.  65 percent of

November 19, 2020 Read Full Article

It's Electric

by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico's Morning Energy)  IT'S ELECTRIC: A coalition of utilities, electric vehicle makers and mineral producers have formed a new association to push for 100 percent electric vehicle sales by 2030, Pro's Anthony Adragna reports this morning. The group, dubbed the Zero

November 17, 2020 Read Full Article

Greens' Treasury Hunt

by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico's Morning Energy) Green groups are laser-focused on the Treasury secretary position under the Biden administration in hopes of securing climate change victories in the financial arena. ... Environmental groups see the Treasury secretary position as a means to

November 13, 2020 Read Full Article

Dalai Lama Joins Pope as Religious Leaders Campaigning against Climate Change

by Natasha Lasky (Our Daily Planet) In an interview with Channel 4 News and the Guardian, the Dalai Lama put out a call to action to fight climate change. He urged world leaders to take immediate action, emphasizing that the effects of

November 13, 2020 Read Full Article

Climate 21 Project Memos

(Climate 21 Project) The Climate 21 Project taps the expertise of more than 150 experts with high-level government experience, including nine former cabinet appointees, to deliver actionable advice for a rapid-start, whole-of-government climate response coordinated by the White House and accountable to the

November 13, 2020 Read Full Article

Cellulosic Biogas Markets and Applications: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Iogen

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)  One of the top 5 registered producers of cellulosic biofuel in the U.S., Iogen’s Brian Foody shared this illuminating slide guide at ABLC 2020 on what cellulosic biogas is and how is it used today,

October 28, 2020 Read Full Article

Ford, GM Scientists Knew in 1960s that Emissions Caused Climate Change: Report

by Rachel Frazin (The Hill) Ford and General Motors have known about the effects of vehicular emissions on climate change since as early as the 1960s, E&E News reported Monday. Scientists at the companies made findings on the human and fossil fuel impacts of

October 28, 2020 Read Full Article

Climate Benefits of Agricultural Biogas Greater than Previously Thought

(Bioenergy Insight)  A report by Aarhus University for the Danish Energy Agency has concluded that the climate effect of biogas in the agricultural sector is greater than previously assumed. Previous analyses have shown that the production of biogas can provide

October 27, 2020 Read Full Article
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