(Hexagon Agility) ... RNG is processed from decaying organic materials in agricultural, landfill, and wastewater treatment facilities. Accordingly, this clean fuel has a double impact on carbon emissions by not only capturing harmful methane molecules that would have otherwise entered the
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Back TO HOMEE85 Ethanol Fuel Demand Grows as Gas Prices Soar
(WZZM 13) Only Flex Fuel vehicles can use E85 fuel, but it could save some significant dollars for those drivers by switching. That's even with lower gas mileage. -- Gas prices in Michigan are averaging $5.17 a gallon, according to
June 17, 2022 Read Full Article
If EVs Don't Cut CO2 Fast Enough, These Fuels Might Help:
(E&E News/Politico Pro) Researchers with DOE say gasoline might have to be substituted with biofuels to ensure that climate targets are achieved as electric vehicles slowly phase in. -- The U.S. Department of Energy released the results of a six-year initiative
June 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuels Offer Simultaneous Economic, Environmental and National Security Benefits
by Reid Detchon and Bart Ruth (United Nations Foundation and Solutions from the Land, respectively) Why are drivers in Watertown, S.D., paying 60 cents a gallon less to fill up their gas tanks than we are? Because 30 percent of their fuel is
June 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Ag Carbon Markets and U.S. Farmers: A Preview Summary
(Trust in Food) As a prelude to Trust In Food’s forthcoming Carbon Report, this preview details warning signs for the carbon ecosystem and why farmers have been hesitant to join carbon markets. Learn how farmers evaluate carbon programs, how data
June 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Mind the Gap: Unreasonably Capping Sustainable Biofuels Opens the Door for More Imported Oil
by David Carpintero (ePURE/EurActiv) This article is part of our special report Biofuels’ role in displacing oil. -- Lawmakers are in the difficult final stages of resetting EU renewable energy policy for 2030 – and the outcome will have major implications
June 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Fridley Drivers Win with E15
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM rewarded drivers who fueled up with E15 at the Bona Brothers Minnoco station in Fridley today during an hour-long promotion. From 12 pm to 1 pm, drivers who fueled up
June 10, 2022 Read Full Article
NAFA Partners With ESG Integrity to Assist Its Members With SEC Requirements on Environmental And Social Governance Regulations
(Fuels Institute) ESG Integrity, a Fuels Institute program, and the National Association of Fleet Managers (NAFA) announced a partnership to assist the fuels and transportation industries with meeting the growing demand for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) planning and reporting. ESG
June 09, 2022 Read Full Article
The Pros and Cons of Using E85 over Regular Gas, and How to Check if Your Car Can Use It
by Ali Hoxie (Fox 17/WXYZ) The pain at the pump is continuing for drivers as gas prices climb and climb to new records daily. Some drivers do have a different option, and that's using E85 – flex-fuel. E85 is an ethanol-gasoline fuel
June 09, 2022 Read Full Article
Opinion: E15 Will Provide a More Affordable Domestic Fuel Option All Summer Long
by Cindy Axne (D-IA 3rd)(Agri-Pulse) As families continue to feel the crushing weight of rising gas prices – a problem without a one-size-fits-all solution – I am grateful that an environmentally friendly, homegrown fuel that’s produced in my home state of
June 09, 2022 Read Full Article
How a Sound Transit Contractor Is Trying to Make Light-Rail Construction Easier on the Environment
by Mike Lindblom (Seattle Times) ... In a tiny experiment to limit greenhouse gas, crews building the north half of Sound Transit’s 2024 Northgate-to-Lynnwood extension are fueling two forklifts and a dirt loader in Mountlake Terrace with renewable plant-based diesel.
June 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Aviation Is Fueling Up for Net Zero
by Paul Hodredge and Cameron Steagall (BSR/Biofuels Diges) ... Currently, the most innovative way for businesses to reduce the aviation component of their Net Zero goals is by investing in sustainable aviation fuel. ... However, for SAF to reach its full potential,
June 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Hawaii’s First Mobile Biodiesel Fueling Station Opens on Maui
(Star Advertiser) The first of six mobile biodiesel fueling stations in Hawaii opened on Maui Friday, making the renewable fuel more accessible to customers. The fueling station, located at Maalaea Small Boat Harbor, was installed and will be operated by Pacific Biodiesel,
June 06, 2022 Read Full Article
What If Sustainable Shipping Was a Source of Profitability and Not Considered as a Mere Cost Factor?
(Åbo Akademi University) Sustainable shipping can bring competitive advantage. New research shows that especially refined goods can benefit from using renewable fuels in transportation. Research shows that people are more and more willing to pay for sustainable solutions. Based on a recent
June 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Sign up by June 30 to Be Counted in the 2022 Census of Agriculture
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) In Washington, D.C., June 30, 2022 is the last day to sign up for the 2022 Census of Agriculture which is a complete count of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them and is
June 06, 2022 Read Full Article
EPA Seeks Nominations for Mobile Sources Advisory Subcommittee DEADLINE: July 11, 2022
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The U.S. EPA is seeking nominations for qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to its Mobile Sources Technical Review Subcommittee, including candidates that have experience working with processors and shippers of biofuels. The MSTRS provides
June 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Innovation: 8th Grader in Borana, Oromia, Generates Electricity for 16 People Using Biofuel
(Addis Standard) Student Aden used manure and dung from various animals as biomass to generate the biofuel. -- Student Aden Hussien, an 8th grader at Tulu Wabi primary school in Borena Zone of Oromia state generated electricity using biofuel and provided
May 31, 2022 Read Full Article
RFA Launches Summer Fuel Giveaway Contest with Free Fuel as the Prize
(Renewable Fuels Association) Our country is experiencing record fuel prices, and everyone is looking for a break at the pump. Ethanol has been providing savings for years, but even more so this summer as availability of E15 and E85 grows. To
May 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Consider Switch to Ethanol Blend
by Sarah McNaughton (Young Dakota Living/Farm Progress) With its lower price and other benefits, ethanol could be a smart choice at the pump this summer. -- ... Many may think that ethanol is only for specific vehicles, and even call E85
May 28, 2022 Read Full Article
RFA Campaign Promotes E15, Thanks Leadership
(Renewable Fuels Association) In the week leading up the Memorial Day Weekend, the Renewable Fuels Association is launching a campaign with paid advertising across multiple Midwest states and on social media promoting the benefits of the lower-cost, lower-carbon E15 blend. The ads
May 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Algae-Based Batteries, Biodegradable COVID-19 Tests, BMW’s Biobased Coatings, Heinz Biobottles, and More: The Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the Week of May 19th
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) Can you imagine running a computer chip on algae – yes, algae – for more than six months? Apparently, that’s now possible thanks to biochemists at the University of Cambridge who created the biobased battery
May 20, 2022 Read Full Article
E15 Rewards for New Hope Drivers
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM teamed up at a Holiday station in New Hope yesterday (May 12, 2022) to reward drivers who chose E15. From 12 pm to 1 pm, drivers who fueled up with
May 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Converting to E15 Is Easy: Here’s What Retailers Should Know
(Growth Energy/CSP Daily News) ... David Durling, Regional Sales Director at Growth Energy, provides information about E15 compatibility, distribution, profitability and more. Compatibility is common Concerns about compatibility—both with retailer equipment and consumer vehicles—often stem from common misconceptions; in actuality, most convenience stores
May 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Summit Carbon Solutions Launches Radio Ad
(Summit Carbon Solutions/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Summit Carbon Solutions announced May 12 the start of a new five-state radio ad campaign highlighting how the company’s proposed carbon capture and storage project will open new economic opportunities for ethanol producers and strengthen the
May 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Gas South Partners with Element Markets to Offer FlexRNG
(Element Markets) Natural Gas Leader Provides New Affordable Green Energy Option -- Gas South, one of the leading natural gas marketers in the Southeast, announced an agreement with Element Markets to offer a new, first-to-market sustainable energy product, FlexRNG. FlexRNG is a
May 16, 2022 Read Full Article
As Gas Prices Soar, Is Ethanol a Viable Option to Relieve Pain at the Pump?
by John Lauritsen (CBS Minnesota) ... (Brian) Thalmann believes E15, also known as Unleaded 88, can alleviate rising gas prices. It’s EPA approved for passenger vehicles 2001 and newer, as well as flex-fuel vehicles. “It’s a 15% blend of ethanol and generally
May 13, 2022 Read Full Article
The White House and 360Fuel Combine Forces to Advance Alternative Energy Infrastructure
(360 Fuel) The White House has unveiled a new strategy and investments as part of a long-term commitment to spur smart development and adoption of sustainable, homegrown fuels across the United States (U.S.). The President declared new steps to achieve this goal
May 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Iowa Carbon Pipeline Opponents See Lessons in Dakota Access Fight
by Dan Haugen (Energy News Network/The Gazette) Coalition organizing earlier than those opposing oil pipeline six years ago -- In Iowa, though, a coalition similar to the one that took a stand against the Dakota Access Pipeline in 2016 is
May 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Contest Encourages Nebraskans to Celebrate Renewable Fuels Month
(Nebraska Ethanol Board/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Nebraska high school students took on the mission of educating their peers about reducing their energy use and carbon footprint through the Field to Fuel student social media contest. Students were tasked with planning
May 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Gasum Puts into Operation First LNG Station in Southeast Finland
(Gasum/NGV Journal) Gasum has opened a new LNG station in Jylpyntie 38, Kotka. This is first service station offering LNG and bio-LNG in Southeast Finland and the second in Kotka providing bio-CNG. The facility is in the proximity of the busy
May 09, 2022 Read Full Article
Avfuel Expands SAF Availability at KMRY
(AvFuel) Avfuel Corporation now provides a consistent supply of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation FuelTM to Del Monte Aviation (KMRY). The announcement comes a little more than a year after the fuel supplier announced it would do the same for Monterey Jet
May 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMS) Continue to Support Higher Biodiesel Blends
by Parker Schulte (Brownfield Ag News) Equipment manufacturers and fleets have been strong supporters of biodiesel over the past thirty years. And, as diesel fleets are looking to do even more to lower their carbon footprint, they’re looking at B20 and beyond. In
May 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Leaders See Need for More Buy-in on SAF
by Kerry Lynch (AIN Online) Heading into 2022, business aviation leaders have been encouraged about progress that has been and is being made on the sustainability front. But at the same time, industry leaders are aware that much work remains to
May 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Air Canada Powers 4 Flights with SAF on Earth Day
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Air Canada powered four commercial flights departing from San Francisco April 22 to its major hubs in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Montreal with sustainable aviation fuel to commemorate Earth Day. The fuel was sourced from
May 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Independent Study Confirms Cost Savings & Emissions Advantages for Heavy-Duty Trucks Running ClearFlame’s Engine Modification Technology
(ClearFlame) Study by Gladstein, Neandross & Associates highlights ClearFlame’s ability to help fleets lower total costs while meeting sustainability goals sooner than current alternatives -- ClearFlame Engine Technologies, an Illinois-based company empowering rapid decarbonization for global heavy-duty industry, announced today the
May 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Southwest Airlines Engages with Business Customers on Sustainability Initiatives
(Southwest Airlines) Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (“the Company”) is excited to invite Southwest® Business Customers to support and advance sustainability initiatives within their corporate travel portfolios. “As business travelers return to the sky, we’re thrilled to offer our eligible Customers the opportunity
April 29, 2022 Read Full Article
E15 Rewards for St Paul Drivers
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM teamed up yesterday to educate drivers on the benefits of using E15 during an hour-long promotion at a Holiday station in St Paul. Drivers who fueled up with E15 during
April 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Let's Not Repeat the Mistakes from the Past! A New TikTok Video from Advanced Biofuels USA
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
April 29, 2022 Read Full Article
It's Time For Ethanol Honesty: Sparring with the New Spate of Anti-Ethanol Scatological Slurs
by Marc J. Rauch (The Auto Channel) The April announcement by Joe Biden that E15 would be allowed to be sold year-round set off a frenzied spate of new attacks on the good fuel...the clean fuel...the 100% domestically produced fuel: ETHANOL. TV
April 27, 2022 Read Full Article
Mountain West Airport Sells a Biofuel Made with Animal Fat
by Emma Gibson (KUNM Boise State Public Radio) Airplanes flying in or out of a Mountain West airport now can gas up with a blend of jet fuel and livestock fat. This spring, the Eagle County Regional Airport near Vail, Colorado, began
April 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Alternative Fuels Are Today’s Solution Bridging the Gap Toward a Zero Emissions Future
by Lisa Colicchio (Metrolink/Biofuels Digest) ... Many advanced biofuels deliver up to 80 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Even more impressive than the emission reductions offered by advanced biofuels is the low cost required for transition. Advanced fuels are drop-in
April 26, 2022 Read Full Article
$2000 Grant Open for Student Scientists Sponsored by the Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation DEADLINE: June 30, 2022
(Clean Fuels Foundation) Beth Calabotta Sustainable Education Grant Now Accepting Applications. Student scientists can quality for up to a $2000 award. -- Student scientists can quality for up to a $2000 award through the Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant. The Clean
April 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Cathay Pacific Launches Asia’s 1st Major Corporate SAF Program
(Cathay Pacific/Biobased Diesel Daily) Cathay Pacific is launching its pilot corporate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program, the first major program of its kind in Asia. The program provides corporate customers the opportunity to reduce their carbon footprint from business travel or
April 26, 2022 Read Full Article
US: Dane County Marks Earth Week with 100th Vehicle Running on BioCNG
(Dane County/NGV Journal) Dane County has acquired its 100th vehicle that runs on renewable natural gas. The announcement comes as the county celebrates Earth Week and recognizes the investments it has made over the last decade to transition to alternative fuels. By
April 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Wabasso High School Visits Highwater Ethanol
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Students from Wabasso High School’s crop science class toured Highwater Ethanol on April 7 to learn more about ethanol production. “We are always happy to share our story with students. These tours give us an opportunity to explain
April 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Morris Area Students Visit CVEC
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Seven students from Morris Area Secondary School toured Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company (CVEC) yesterday to learn about ethanol production. “We were delighted to host students from Morris Area Secondary. Ethanol production plays a vital role in Minnesota’s rural economy.
April 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Fact Finders: Will 15% Ethanol Seriously Cut My Gas Mileage?
by Paul Adler (KY3.com) ... Most gasoline sold in the U.S. is blended with 10% ethanol. The biofuel is currently cheaper than pure gas. E15 is usually prohibited between June 1st and September 15th. The administration predicts their action will save drivers an average of
April 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Why These Fleets Use Renewable Diesel Fuel
by Ronnie Wendt (Heavy Duty Trucking Info) Titan Freight Systems, a regional less-than-truckload carrier in the Pacific Northwest, found renewable diesel was the key to meeting its emissions goals. -- Titan Freight Systems has provided overnight services across the Pacific Northwest
April 21, 2022 Read Full Article
FLEET—a 5-letter word for EARTH MONTH.
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
April 20, 2022 Read Full Article
US Foods Commits to Using 100% Renewable Diesel for Its Distribution Centers
by Emily Holbrook (Environmental + Energy Leader) US Foods Holding Corp. today issued its 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report. In the report, the company details how it will convert all California broadline distribution centers’ onsite fueling to 100% renewable diesel fuel by mid-2022. The
April 19, 2022 Read Full Article
FOCUS—a 5-letter word for EARTH MONTH
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
April 17, 2022 Read Full Article
GLOBE—a 5-letter word for EARTH MONTH.
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
April 12, 2022 Read Full Article
RFA Campaign Amplifies Push for Year-Round E15
(Renewable Fuels Association) A new campaign by the Renewable Fuels Association encourages consumers to call on their elected officials for immediate action to allow the continued sale of E15—the lowest-cost, lowest-carbon fuel available at the pump—throughout the summer. Due to a
April 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Business Emissions: A Guide to Carbon Offsetting for SMEs
(Compare the Market) You may have heard numerous terms thrown around by businesses, including carbon neutral and carbon offsetting. There are now schemes and projects you can pay or invest into in order to balance out your own emissions. It’s
April 11, 2022 Read Full Article
WASTE—a 5-letter word for EARTH MONTH.
[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
April 11, 2022 Read Full Article
STOVE—a 5-letter word for EARTH MONTH.
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
April 09, 2022 Read Full Article
LOWER—a 5-letter word for EARTH MONTH
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
April 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Bizav Leaders Describe SAF Benefits, Costs
by Bill Carey (Aviation Week) Even as biofuel suppliers and fixed-base operators (FBOs) ramp up the availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aircraft operators remain uncertain about the composition of SAF and the complexity of using it to claim emissions reductions,
April 07, 2022 Read Full Article
E15 Sales Reach Record Levels in 2021; Future Growth Threatened by Summertime Restrictions
(Renewable Fuels Association) Sales of E15, a gasoline blend containing 15 percent ethanol, hit a record 814 million gallons in 2021, according to a new analysis from the Renewable Fuels Association. The 2021 volume represented a 62 percent increase over the prior year
April 07, 2022 Read Full Article
STUDY–a 5-letter word for EARTH MONTH.
Advanced Biofuels USA, a nonprofit educational organization HELPS students STUDY how to defossilize transportation and OTHER energy use. Here’s an example from students in Wisconsin: https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/seventh-grade-environmental-issues-project-students-use-advanced-biofuels-usa-resources/ Each day throughout EARTH MONTH in 2022, Advanced Biofuels USA will highlight one or more
April 07, 2022 Read Full Article
RFA Issues ‘Pump Up the Savings’ Challenge
(Renewable Fuels Standard) To show the value of ethanol to drivers around the country, the Renewable Fuels Association has kicked off a new “Pump Up the Savings” sweepstakes encouraging consumers to share pictures of fuel prices when they fill up at
April 06, 2022 Read Full Article
A Word about Diesel Fuel Prices: HIGH -- Reducing the Impact of Higher Diesel Fuel Prices Is Possible
(Diesel Technology Forum) ... Also using more biodiesel fuels can help offset the higher costs of petroleum diesel. Biodiesel fuels (B20) were running about 20 cents less per gallon than petroleum diesel, according to the latest information from the U.S.
April 05, 2022 Read Full Article
OTHER --a 5-letter word for EARTH MONTH.
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,
April 05, 2022 Read Full Article
TRAIN—a 5-letter word for EARTH MONTH
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
April 04, 2022 Read Full Article
PLANE—a 5-letter word for EARTH MONTH.
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
April 03, 2022 Read Full Article
BLEND --a 5-letter word for EARTH MONTH.
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
April 01, 2022 Read Full Article
SOLVE--a 5-letter word for EARTH MONTH
(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
March 31, 2022 Read Full Article
ISG Celebrates Senate Passage of B20 Legislation
(Illinois Soybean Growers) The Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG) is celebrating the passage of the organization’s B20 Legislation, sponsored by State Senator Patrick Joyce (D–Essex). The legislation passed with strong bipartisan support from every region of Illinois, and it will now move
March 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Cheap Ethanol Drives French Demand for Gasoline Engine Conversion Kits
(Reuters) Sales of kits that let gasoline engines run on ethanol are surging in France, as drivers switch to using the sharply cheaper crop-based fuel at a time of soaring oil prices. Self-styled market leader FlexFuel Energy Development says it delivered 6,400
March 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Isle of Man Ship Registry and FuelTrust Sign MOU to Validate Green Ships
(FuelTrust) Isle of Man Ship Registry recognizes the use of FuelTrust’s AI and blockchain-based solutions to qualify vessels for its Green Ship status and fee discount -- FuelTrust, the technology company dedicated to creating a trusted and sustainable fuel ecosystem for
March 31, 2022 Read Full Article
REG Unveils EnDura Branded Fuels Suite in Bid to Shake-up Heavy-Duty Transport
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Iowa, Renewable Energy Group introduced its EnDura Fuels line of renewable fuels solutions. This branded product launch supports Renewable Energy Group’s ongoing efforts to help the transport industry meet its sustainability and business growth objectives,
March 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Commentary: How Long Will Flying Less Remain the Best Way to Reduce Aviation’s Climate Impact?
by Andrew Murphy (Transport & Environment/GreenAir Online) The aviation industry faces a conundrum: aviation emissions need to fall now, but the technical solutions to achieve this take time to reach maturity. Andrew Murphy, Aviation Director at Transport & Environment and
March 30, 2022 Read Full Article
IATA to Release First Industry-Developed Methodology for Calculating Airline Passenger CO2 Emissions
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) With travellers, corporate travel managers and travel agents increasingly demanding accurate and precise emissions data, airline trade body IATA has launched the first industry-developed methodology for calculating CO2 emissions per passenger for a specific flight.
March 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Calls for E15 Action Face Unwritten Deadlines
by Spencer Chase (Agri-Pulse) The Biden administration is fielding a steady stream of requests for emergency action to allow for summertime sales of E15, but those calls are coming up against the realities of the fuel supply chain as demonstrated
March 30, 2022 Read Full Article
With SEC Proposed Rule Change, Fleet Advantage Certifies Truck Fleets’ GHG Output
by Ariana Fine (NGT News) Fleet Advantage, a truck fleet business analytics, equipment financing and life cycle cost management (LCCM) company, has released a program to help corporate truck fleets certify their greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) output, which was recently mandated
March 29, 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
2022 Summer of Action Grants Applications Open DEADLINE: April 8, 2022
(Environmental Defense Fund) The window to make historic climate and clean energy investments at the federal level is now. We are in a fight for our future. Our economic dependence on oil has left us vulnerable to geopolitical conflicts, and
March 28, 2022 Read Full Article
2021 California E85 Sales Shatter Previous Record; Momentum Continues in 2022
(Renewable Fuels Association) Sales of E85 flex fuel in California surged to a new record in 2021, jumping 55 percent over 2020 levels and nearly doubling since 2018, according to new data released by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Last year, California
March 28, 2022 Read Full Article
About Mission 1.5
(Mission 1.5) ...(T)he United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched Mission 1.5, a mobile game that "educates people about climate policy and provides a platform for them to vote on the solutions they want to see in the world." This innovative
March 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Travel Pass Biofuel: Inside SAS's New Corporate Offsetting Scheme
by Charlotte Seet (Simple Flying) SAS now offers Travel Pass Biofuel, for corporate customers who regularly travel and want their flights to be fossil fuel free. -- As a big believer in achieving positive change through sustainability, SAS has set a
March 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Blythewood HS Cuts Ribbon on New Biodiesel Lab
by Mike Olson (ABC Columbia) Students at Blythewood High School are revving their engines. This afternoon, school officials and students held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their biodiesel lab. It’s one of only two in the country. The biodiesel production lab
March 20, 2022 Read Full Article
The EV Grass Isn’t Always Greener
by Sara Counihan (NACS/Convenience.com/Convenience Matters podcast episode) In some regions, an EV emits more carbon than an internal combustion engine vehicle. -- ... John Eichberger leads the Fuels Institute, and the question he is often asked is why the push for EVs?
March 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Some Mills Resume Sugarcane Crushing in Brazil to Make Ethanol
by Roberto Samora and Marcelo Teixeira (Reuters/NASDAQ) A handful of mills resumed sugarcane crushing in Brazil's centre-south (CS) region after several weeks off,seeking to produce ethanol and profit from sky-high prices for the biofuel, data from industry group Unica showed on Monday. Unica
March 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Signature Aviation Brings SAF to Eagle County Regional Airport in Colorado
(Signature Flight Support/Biobased Diesel Daily) Signature Aviation, the world’s largest private aviation terminal operator, has introduced a permanent supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to the Eagle County Regional Airport near Vail, Colorado. The Signature Renew-branded SAF is responsible for a
March 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Signature Introduces SAF at Vail FBO
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) Signature Flight Support has introduced permanent supplies of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for retail sale at its Vail Valley Jet Center FBO at Colorado’s Eagle County Regional Airport. The leading provider of SAF to the private aviation industry,
March 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Competitive Edge: Rucoil’s UCO, Food Scraps, Used Engine Oil Recycling Systems
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... By making it super easy to collect used cooking oil, used engine oil, and even food scraps to convert to biodiesel. In today’s Digest, we look at Connecticut-based Rucoil and their intellectual property that combines a
March 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Advanced Biofuels USA Begins TikTok Series of Videos Showing Examples of How to Mitigate Climate Change
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
March 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Team Pennycress: Regional Institutions Take on Important Environmental, Economic Challenges
by John Moody (Illinois State University/Biobased Diesel Daily) John Sedbrook, a professor of genetics at Illinois State University, is in the midst of a project that may prove to be the most important research of his career. Sedbrook and a
March 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Optimus Technologies and Renewable Energy Group Implement B100 Technology to Help City of Madison Reach Sustainability Goals
(Optimus Technologies) Use of 100% Biodiesel Will Help Fleet Reach Net Zero Target -- The City of Madison, Wisconsin will soon be seeing emissions reductions after converting 17 of their fleet vehicles to operate on 100% biodiesel, thanks to their partnership
March 09, 2022 Read Full Article
Ethanol Can Help Reduce Toxic Gasoline Aromatics
by Savannah Bertrand (Environmental and Energy Study Institute) Every gallon of gasoline sold in the United States contains toxic chemicals called aromatic hydrocarbons—mainly mixtures of BTEX chemicals, which stands for benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene—that increase octane. Higher octane levels prevent engines from prematurely
March 09, 2022 Read Full Article
No Plane No Gain Sustainability Resources Bolster Industry’s Aims for a Net-Zero Future
(No Plane No Gain) While business aviation has long been committed to environmental responsibility, pioneering many emissions-reducing technologies such as winglets and advanced composites, the industry recently pledged to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. To emphasize this focus on sustainability, the No
March 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Outstanding Faculty in Discovery: Kilaz Aims for Sustainably Fueled Future
by John O'Malley (Purdue University) Gozdem Kilaz, associate professor of engineering technology, has been recognized for her contributions to the research mission in Purdue University’s Polytechnic Institute. In May 2021, Kilaz received the college’s Outstanding Faculty in Discovery Award. Kilaz holds bachelor’s
March 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Dutch Accessories Firm O My Bag Joins GoodShipping to Decarbonize Its Freight
(GoodShipping/Biobased Diesel Daily) O My Bag, the Amsterdam-based brand that produces ecofriendly and ethically made leather handbags and accessories, joins forces with the world-first sustainable cargo initiative GoodShipping to decarbonize the company’s supply chain by replacing fossil fuels with sustainable alternatives.
March 08, 2022 Read Full Article
US Foods Further Reduces the Carbon Footprint of Its Fleet
(U.S. Foods/Business Wire) All California broadline distribution centers to use renewable diesel fuel; Company adding 30 electric trucks to the fleet by the end of 2023 -- US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) today announced additional sustainability initiatives that support the
March 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Five Tips to Improve Winter Biodiesel Performance
by Bethany Baratta (Iowa Soybean Association) Dave Walton relies on biodiesel to power his tractors and machinery year-round. The farmer from Wilton likes biodiesel because of its dependability and increased lubricity. It’s also a homegrown product, made primarily from soybeans
March 03, 2022 Read Full Article
U.S. Farm & Biofuel Leaders Call for Swift Action to Unleash Lower-Cost Biofuels
(Renewable Fuels Association) America’s top biofuel and farm advocates called on President Biden to swiftly expand access to plentiful, lower-cost biofuels as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushes fuel prices closer to record levels. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soon expected to finalize biofuel
March 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Leaders See Need for More Buy-in on SAF
by Kerry Lynch (AIN Online) ... In the short term, SAF, coupled with carbon offset credits and book-and-claim, are viewed as the most immediate steps to get there. The book-and-claim process allows customers who wish to use SAF but are not in
March 02, 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
Clear Evidence of How Higher Ethanol Blends Lower Gasoline Prices
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) Pictures worth 1000 words show the prices on March 1 at a Sheetz in Virginia. Compare the E10 Regular to E15 Unleaded 88 and E85 FlexFuel. Compare those to the price of E0 --
March 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Ethanol Group Starts Women's Networking Group
by Larry Lee (Brownfield Ag News) The Chairperson for the Renewable Fuels Association says she’s proud of a new networking group for the women involved in the ethanol industry. Jeanne McCaherty tells Brownfield the first meeting of the group during the
March 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Maersk to Sign Sustainable Aviation Fuel Contract with Air France-KLM
(Maersk/Biobased Diesel Daily) A.P. Moller-Maersk announced Feb. 23 that it will sign an agreement with Air France-KLM to purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The deal includes a first-of-its-kind contract to cover around 40,000 trips taken by Maersk’s marine and corporate
February 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Dutch Pension Provider APG Enters 10-Year SAF Commitment with SkyNRG
byRon Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Dutch pension provider APG has become the latest member of SkyNRG’s Board Now program through a 10-year sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) commitment. SkyNRG’s Board Now program enables corporates to move beyond compensation and reduce their business-travel footprint
February 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Bring Me the Horizon – First Post-Pandemic Arena Tour Reduces Tour Emissions by 38%.
by Scott Graham (A Greener Festival) ... Taking place from 20th – 26th Sept, this was the first tour to actually achieve the aspirational reductions of touring, with emissions reduced by 38% through using renewable fuel for trucks, plant-based meals, food waste reduction, energy
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
DHL Signs 3-Year Deal for 33 Million Liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Alyssa Sporrer (Freight Waves) DHL Global Forwarding, an air and ocean freight division of Deutsche Post DHL Group, on Tuesday signed a three-year agreement with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) for the purchase of 33 million liters of sustainable
February 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Norwegian Enables Corporate Customers to Reduce Emissions from Business Travel
(Norwegian) Norwegian has entered into a collaboration agreement with Neste, the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). Norwegian’s corporate customers can now reduce their CO2 emissions from business travel by up to 80 per cent through sustainable aviation
February 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Bank of America Sets 2030 Sustainable Aviation Fuel Goal
(Bank of America/Biobased Diesel Daily) Bank of America announced Feb. 11 that it will support the production and use of 1 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030. The company will support these efforts through financing, investment, capital markets
February 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Phillips 66 Aviation Begins Carbon Offset Program
(Aero News Network) Carbon Neutrality Available for FBOs, Operators, as Credits for Purchase -- Taking a page from competitor Shell Aviation, Phillips 66 has unveiled its own carbon offset program for FBOs and flight operators. A partnership with 4Air has opened up
February 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Youth Climate Justice Summit --- February 25-26, 2022 --- ONLINE Registration Closes February 17
The Youth Climate Justice Summit is a day of youth action, learning, and a chance to directly participate in government. Join workshops led by youth and partners in the movement for climate justice. Meet with legislators to talk with them about
February 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Climate Change Is Upon Us. We’re Screwed! That’s What We’re All Thinking, Right?
by Maia Schifman (The Blake School/Climate Generation) .. Climate change is like that essay you’ve been procrastinating. It was assigned weeks before it was due, but you had other homework due sooner, so you put it off. You put it
February 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Corporations, Nonprofits, and Airlines Cooperate to Expand Sustainable Aviation Fuels Use and Capacity -- Part 3 of a Series, "Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF): A Critical Emissions Mitigation Strategy Gaining Momentum"
by Jeff Overton (Environmental and Energy Study Institute) ... Demand for SAF exceeds supply so the major U.S. carriers are reaching offtake agreements, or contracts, with suppliers to secure varying amounts of SAF throughout this decade. This third article in the
February 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Biopolymers for Smartphones, Romanian Hoof Fungus Furniture, Clariant’s Biobased Surfactants, and More: The Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the week of February 11th
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) We know smartphones and electronics are huge resource sucks that utilize rare minerals, fossil fuels, and precious resources, so cheers to a China-based smartphone maker that is now using a biobased polycarbonate copolymer produced by
February 11, 2022 Read Full Article
L.A.-Area Airports Offer SAF Options for Super Bowl Week
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) With hundreds of private aircraft expected to arrive at Los Angeles-area airports in the days leading up to Sunday's Super Bowl game, aviation fuel providers and local FBOs are working to accommodate anyone wishing to fill up
February 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Switching to Bioliquids Could Reduce Household Emissions – Report
by Bernie Commins (Agriland) New research has demonstrated that liquid heating fuels could help to dramatically reduce emissions in Ireland’s home-heating sector, according to AECOM, which conducted the study. Its report, entitled A Review of the Irish Residential Heating Sector shows that switching to
February 03, 2022 Read Full Article
JPMorgan Asset Arm Creates New Team to Focus on Sustainable Investments
by Sohini Podder (Reuters) JPMorgan Chase & Co's (JPM.N) asset management arm said on Monday (January 24, 2022) it had created a new private equity team to focus on sustainable investments, the bank's latest move to align its activities with its climate-change
February 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Corporate Travel Now Included in All Nippon Airways’ SAF Flight Initiative
(All Nippon Airways/Biobased Diesel Daily) All Nippon Airways, Japan's largest and five-star airline for nine consecutive years, is solidifying its commitment to accelerate the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by extending its SAF Flight Initiative to include business travel from
February 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Applications Open for Summer 2022 Smithsonian Environmental Research Center's (SERC) Internship Program DEADLINE: February 15, 2022
The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center's (SERC) Internship Program is seeking applicants for summer 2022! According to SERC, this paid program provides hands-on experience in skills including research, science communication, education, and citizen science for undergraduate and beginning graduate students. Apply
February 01, 2022 Read Full Article
JetBlue Launches Corporate Sustainable Travel Programme with a Focus on Offering SAF Certificates
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) JetBlue has become the latest US carrier to offer its corporate customers the opportunity to reduce their business travel emissions through the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Its new Sustainable Travel Partners programme also offers complimentary
January 31, 2022 Read Full Article
E15 Gas Is Cheap. Should You Be Using This Alternative Fuel?
by Ann Thompson (WVXU) Casey's and UDF call it unleaded 88. Thorntons labels it U88. And Tom's Marathon in Harrison calls it E15. No matter what you call it, it's less expensive than traditional fuel. You may have noticed another
January 19, 2022 Read Full Article
ACI Jet Opens Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tap at KSNA
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) California-based FBO operator ACI Jet is now stocking continual supplies of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its John Wayne-Orange County Airport location. The FBO had received its first demonstration load of the fuel at the facility in
January 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Clean Fuel Standards: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Low Carbon Fuels Coalition
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) What clean fuel standards are on the horizon? Graham Noyes, Executive Director of the Low Carbon Fuels Coalition shared this illuminating slide guide on clean fuel standard fundamentals, LCFS and how it promotes investment in low
January 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Connecticut Launches Food Waste Collection Pilot
(Bioenergy Insight) A new food waste collection pilot programme has been launched in Connecticut to generate biogas and help address the state’s waste disposal problems. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the City of Meriden announced the
January 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Air France-KLM Adds Biofuel Surcharge to Plane Tickets
(AFP/France 24) Air France-KLM said Monday it would add a surcharge of up to 12 euros ($13,50) on its tickets to try to offset the cost of using more expensive sustainable aviation fuel. Air France said that the fuel levy
January 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Wander: An Abridged Ph.D. Memoir Essay
by Olatomiwa Bifarin (Bifarin V Substack) Wander is a memoir written by Olatomiwa Bifarin about his Ph.D. experience in the United States. In this 5000-plus-word essay, he tells his story of completing a Ph.D. program in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at
January 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Looking to Teach or Learn about the Carbon Cycle? Try This Do-It-Yourself Board Game for a Start
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) It has been a dream of mine to tell the story of the carbon cycle from the point of view of a carbon atom. After attending a Wilson Center webinar on Inspiring Environmental Good
January 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Carbon Literacy Workshops
Green Takeover's workshop is the first US-designed certification course accredited by the award winning Carbon Literacy Project in the UK. Develop your knowledge of the climate crisis through understanding the path of carbon emissions from action to atmosphere, and where you can step
January 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Don’t Pitch Those Peels, Recycle Them: California’s New Food-Waste Law
by Francine Kiefer (Christian Science Monitor) ... beginning Jan. 1, (California) is requiring every city and county to have a program to collect organic waste ... and turn it into compost, biofuel, or energy. Several states, and even a few countries,
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
Decarbonizing the Trucking Sector Using Low Carbon-Intensive Fuels --- November 22, 2021 --- ONLINE
The virtual panel discussion was held via Zoom The list of panel members and their short bios are summarized in the flyer. Presentations Slides: 01 Introduction Slides 02 Pierpaolo Cazzola, “Opportunities to decarbonise road freight” 03 Evan Dacey, “Green Fleet Plan – City of Vancouver” 04 Neville
December 30, 2021 Read Full Article
2021 KS95 Event Compilation
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Here's a short compilation video of our station events in 2021. We're looking forward to seeing all of you again in 2022! WATCH VIDEO
December 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Sharjah Launches UAE’s First Used Cooking Oil Recycling Programme for Communities
(Gulf Today) Bee’ah Tandeef has launched a used cooking oil recycling service to reduce the negative impact of typical disposal methods while contributing to a zero-waste future. In homes, used cooking oil is usually poured down the drain. It stresses plumbing
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
New Statewide Mandatory Organic Waste Collection
(CalRecycle) Beginning in 2022, SB 1383 requires every jurisdiction to provide organic waste collection services to all residents and businesses. “Jurisdiction” means a city, county, a city and county, or a special district that provides solid waste collection services. “Organic waste”
December 21, 2021 Read Full Article
Agriculture Equipment Industry Faces Global Challenges by Advancing Technology and Practices that Boost Productivity while Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
(Diesel Technology Forum) America’s farms are greener and more productive than before while exploring new fuels and technologies for the future -- The global agriculture engine and equipment industry is rapidly evolving to face numerous challenges including feeding a growing population,
December 20, 2021 Read Full Article
Bioheat Fuel: The Key to Gaining and Maintaining Market Share
by Charlie Uglietto (Cubby Oil & Energy/Mechanical Hub) ... There are better alternatives than electrification, and the best option we have available right now, at least for homes with an existing oil boiler, is Bioheat® fuel. Bioheat is a liquid fuel
December 17, 2021 Read Full Article
Valencia Installs 300 New Domestic Oil Recycling Containers on Public Roads
(Valencia Plaza (Google Translation)) The Valencia City Council has begun to install the 300 new domestic oil recycling containers, which are expected to be located in different streets and squares of the city of Valencia until the beginning of next year,
December 16, 2021 Read Full Article
Selby College to Develop BECCS Education Programme
(Bioenergy Insight) Selby College in North Yorkshire, UK has secured funding to develop an education programme that will enable Drax employees to develop the skills needed to operate climate-saving technologies. The £272,000 (€320,000) grant from the Department for Education’s Strategic Development
December 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Chicago Area Clean Cities Recognizes Sustainable Transportation Leaders
by Ariana Fine (NGT News) Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition (CACC) has named its 2021 Leadership Award winners. The awards are given annually to organizations and individuals that take actions to locally reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality. This year’s awardees include
December 14, 2021 Read Full Article
UK Heritage ‘Narrowboat’ Craft Powered by Renewable Diesel
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) U.K.-based hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) provider Crown Oil recently announced it has joined forces with Jonathon Mosse, a member of the Inland Waterways Association’s Sustainable Boating Group, to trial HVO in an inland craft’s
December 09, 2021 Read Full Article
MCPS Plans for First-Ever Youth Climate Summit in 2022 --- March 5, 2022 --- Shady Grove, MD
by Ona Olisa (My Green Montgomery) Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is planning to hold its first-ever Youth Climate Summit in March 2022. The idea for this summit developed after MCPS recognized increased student interest in climate action. Using a portion of a
December 06, 2021 Read Full Article
Protests Pay Off: Students Win Long Climate Change Campaign
by Bella Carpentier (Minnesota Daily/Associated Press) After years of pressure from student groups and numerous resolutions passed within the University of Minnesota’s Minnesota Student Association (MSA), the University recently announced plans to fully divest from fossil fuels in the next five
December 06, 2021 Read Full Article
More than 600,000 Miles Later, B100 Runs Straight Through Year+ Pilot
(National Biodiesel Board) Optimus and ADM long-haul trucking collaboration led to significant insights -- B100 is one step closer to being a reality for commercial fleet operations thanks to the results of a pilot program that tested the fuel in five
December 06, 2021 Read Full Article
Tell an Inspiring Story to Move the Planet Forward -- Enter to Win Storyfest Award DEADLINE February 7, 2022
(Planet Forward) Grand Prize: Travel to Alaska with Lindblad Expeditions to report on the impact of climate change --There is no story more gripping than that of our changing planet — and the solutions to sustain it. While problems ranging
November 30, 2021 Read Full Article
The Challenges of “X” Technology
(Diesel Technology Forum) Picking fuels and technologies to power the trucks and equipment in the future is more than just the satisfaction with the initial choice -- ... From picking the right holiday gift to deciding on which fuels and technologies
November 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Everything You Need to Know Before Starting a Green Business
(Small Axe Peppers Hot Sauce) We all need to live sustainably if we’re going to thrive on this planet for many years to come. Want to get involved? Consider launching your own eco-friendly business. Becoming an ecopreneur is a great way
November 30, 2021 Read Full Article
5 Tips to Prove You Fleet's Sustainability during Bid Season
(Renewable Energy Group) As we enter Q4 and another calendar year draws near, many fleets are about to enter what’s known as the "bid season." With private and public sector organizations putting a growing importance on making environmentally responsible decisions,
November 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Green Energy Biofuel Is Putting Your Used Cooking Oil to Good Use
by Brandon Dawson (WJBF) Thanksgiving is right around the corner and the folks at Green Energy Biofuel want to make sure you’re putting your used cooking oil to a good use. “You’d be surprised with how many people pour their cooking oil
November 19, 2021 Read Full Article
ISA Promotes Biodiesel at Elevators
by Tom Doran (AgriNews) The Illinois Soybean Association delivered its biodiesel message directly to farmers as they brought their crops to elevators. ISA hosted Breakfast and Biodiesel events at Central Grain Co., Belvidere; M&M Service Co., Litchfield; Roanoke Farmers Association, Roanoke; and
November 12, 2021 Read Full Article
New Study Demonstrates Ethanol Blend Compatibility of Vehicles Around the World
(U.S. Grains Council/GrainNet) A new study conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is out now that shows all vehicles in the study countries are highly likely to be compatible with E10. Motorcycles and scooters similarly analyzed in India and Indonesia have full compatibility with
November 12, 2021 Read Full Article
LanzaTech: Radically Rethinking Industrial Business Models
by Erik Kobayashi-Solomon (Forbes) A visit this summer to New Zealand-American synthetic biology company, LanzaTech, opened my eyes to what the term “paradigm shift” means. LanzaTech is an industrial chemicals company that leverages innovations in biology, artificial intelligence, and precision
November 12, 2021 Read Full Article
International Consortia Launches Global Youth Science Partnership
(Global Council for Science and the Environment) The Global Youth Science Partnership will facilitate collaboration, communication, and action between scientists and youth climate activists, to advance evidence-informed decision making and actions responsive to complex environmental challenges like climate change. The Global Youth Science
November 11, 2021 Read Full Article
On Announces CleanCloud™ - Turning Carbon Emissions into Running Shoes in Cooperation with LanzaTech and Borealis
(On, Inc./CISION) Swiss sports brand On leads supply chain coalition to reshape carbon waste into running shoes -- Main Facts: - On announces CleanCloud™ - a sustainability initiative using carbon emissions to create foam for running shoes. - On is moving away from petroleum-based
November 05, 2021 Read Full Article
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