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Building a microscopic biofuel factory (photos)

Building a microscopic biofuel factory (photos) Start-up Joule Unlimited is at the forefront of a wave of researchers and companies using genetic engineering to make biofuels. Read more on CNET Rehberg talks research funding at Bio-Energy Center U. S. Rep. Denny Rehberg was at Montana State University-Northen’s biofuel research center Thursday, taking a tour of […]

Biofuel plant looking at production site in Boligee [UPDATED]

Biofuel plant looking at production site in Boligee [UPDATED] Gov. Robert Bentley announced Thursday the selection of the Crossroads of America Industrial Park in Greene County as the site for a first-of-its-kind advanced biofuels facility, a decision that has the potential to create hundreds of jobs across the Black Belt. Read more on The Demopolis […]

‘Green genes’ in yeast may boost biofuel production by increasing stress tolerance

‘Green genes’ in yeast may boost biofuel production by increasing stress tolerance An effort to increase biofuel production has led scientists to discover genes in yeast that improve their tolerance to ethanol, allowing the production of more ethanol from the same amount of nutrients. A new study shows how genetically altered yeast cells survive higher […]

Biofuel demand surges ahead

Biofuel demand surges ahead THE surging demand for biofuels in Australia outstripped the rate of global biofuels growth in the past year, including a continued expanding preference among motorists for ethanol-blended petrol, acc Read more on North Queensland Register Scientists say it is high time for hemp-based biofuel Danny Bradbury, BusinessGreen , Monday 11 October […]

Algae Biofuels

As America looks for new alternative fuel sources, biodiesel from algae offers a new and innovative solution.

Next Big Bio-Fuel – ALGAE

Bryan Garner, News Channel 5 visits a farm in Fellsmere that produces algae which replaces crude oil. Fred Tennant (Vice President of Petroalgae) says it is cheaper than oil, a lot cheaper. Arizona State developed this Algae and or process. Bits of algae fed with carbon dioxide grow dark green. From seed to harvest in […]

On Beyond: Birth of UC San Diego, UCSD Biofuel Expert

Highlights from a discussion about the development of UC San Diego from venerable former Dean of Physical Sciences Marvin Goldberger, and find out why algae holds great potential for biofuels from UC San Diego algae expert, Stephen Mayfield. Series: On Beyond [1/2010] [Science] [Show ID: 17679]

BRIEFCASE: Boulder and Broomfield businesspeople in the news

BRIEFCASE: Boulder and Broomfield businesspeople in the news Jane Paddison, Esq., Special Counsel and leader of the Estate Planning team at Donelson Ciancio & Goodwin, was recently awarded the distinction of “Preeminent Woman Lawyer” by Martindale Hubbell, the nation’s leading legal rating service. Read more on Boulder Daily Camera

The Irony Of Buying ‘Green’

The Irony Of Buying ‘Green’ How the creation of some green products actually harms the environment. Read more on Forbes

Can I change to Biofuel?

I want to buy a Dodge Intrepid, which is a V6 (6 cylinders) engine. Is there any way I can convert this to run on bio fuels? (Biodeisel, waste oils, whatever…) EDIT: I suppose I should have said that I would not mind changing the engine. Buying a new one, you know? It’s just that […]

4th Annual SANDEE Award Winner – New Leaf Biofuel

Special Achievement in Transportation: New Leaf Biofuel is a San Diego-based biodiesel production company. New Leaf’s goal is to provide San Diego communities with an alternative vehicle fuel source that is environmentally sound, produced from renewable or recycled resources, and grown and manufactured in the United States. New Leaf uses waste cooking oil collected from […]

Development of Cellulosic Biofuels

Chris Somerville [Director of the EBI, UC Berkeley] Abstract: The earth receives approximately 4000 times as much energy from the sun each year as the total projected human energy use in 2050. Because plants can be deployed on a large scale to capture and store solar energy, I am interested in exploring the degree to […]