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Biofuels; Are They a Viable Alternative to Gasoline?In this paper the most common types of Biofuels, like Ethanol and Biodiesel are reviewed for their potential contributions and potential shortfalls. -
Biofuels are an Important Part of the Energy SolutionBiofuels are produced by converting organic matter into fuel. Biofuels are an alternative source to the fossil fuels for meeting our energy needs. Biofuels include ethanol and derivatives of plants such as sugar cane, as well as corn oil and vegetable oils.
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Dogpatch Biofuels is Under New OwnershipA few changes, including a new owner, at Dogpatch Biofuels.
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An Argument for BiofuelsA look at the biofuels debate.
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BioFuels Worse for the Environment Than Fossil FuelsBioFuels like Biodesel Worse for the Environment than Fossil Fuels -
Biofuels and How They Affect the World Food SupplyA paper looking at the current surge in biofuels and the effect it could have on world food supply
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BiofuelsImportance of biofuels
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What Happened to Biofuels?Are biofuels dead? Have we given up developing clean, energy-efficient fuel from plant material?
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The Pros of BiofuelsBiofuels
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DuPont Playing Major Part in Biofuels and Agricultural Technology Development"Global population growth, rising income, and demand for biofuels are driving increased demand for agricultural outputs."
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Biofuels Scam in the Global Warming MovementBiofuels has been one of the bigger success stories out of the global warming movement, but are biofuels really all they're cracked up to be? -
The Coming of BiofuelsThe time for creating energy from waste is at hand. Scientists are developing methods of converting our waste (even our human waste) into energy. They are also doing the same for fast food grease, converting into fuel for your tank. Is an age of Biofuels upon us? -
Can Biofuels Make Up the Difference for Struggling World Oil Production?With Energy Information Agency (EIA) figures showing world crude + condensate figures on a plateau since 2005, biofuels have become an increasing portion of the world's liquid fuels mix. In the US alone, biofuels production has risen.
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Biofuels: The Great ConfusionWith politicians pushing biofuel crops as the answer to our emissions problems, many of us are wondering how the government managed to get so confused about what constitutes a renewable fuel.
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Biofuels: Are They Worth It?The studies point out at what already some scientists and energy experts were warning about biofuels -
Biofuels at Last?One of the milestones of the 21st century will be the point where fossil fuels become obsolete. Biofuels such as ethanol have been a potential alternative for years now. The only problem is: No one can quite figure out how to make them economical
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Biofuels or Gasoline?This is an article over the general knowledge of biofuels and gasoline. With raising gas prices, biofuel is looking a little better.
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Biofuels and Ethanol as Alternative Fuels: Part 1The use of ethanol as an alternative of new fuels in the future is not really a good option.
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Wilmar: US, EU Biofuels Laws Favor Domestic ProducersWilmar talks with New Diesel about the implementation of the EU's Renewable Energy Directive and the efforts to ensure that palm-based diesel qualifies as a sustainable biofuel in under the United States' Renewable Fuels Standard.
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Synthetic Biofuels: The Unlikely Marriage Between Synthetic Biology and BioFuelCurrent biofuel production methods rely primarily on what nature has given us. A synthetic biology approach to biofuel production takes one step further and re-engineering natural systems. This article review recent trends in the emerging field of synthetic biofuel.
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Investing in Biofuels and Alternative Energy: Go Green to Make GreenRising oil prices, limited fossil fuel reserves and greenhouse gas emissions have significantly increased global interest in renewable energy. Today, the biofuel industry emerges as an investment megatrend that could generate extraordinary profits.
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Development of BiofuelsThe developing companies, LS9 and Amyris, are uncovering groundbreaking biotechnical alternatives that could soon replace gasoline.
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DuPont, Iowa State University Create New Century Farm for Biofuels"The need for renewable sources of energy requires a dynamic new way of thinking. The New Century Farm will research the practical things farmers can do in the future to grow, harvest and store biomass in a sustainable manner."
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Dutch Commission Differentiates Good Biofuels from BadThe Cramer Commission has just published a series of rules to ensure that biofuel production, a technology that offers a potentially promising alternative to petroleum, stays within the bounds of ecological goodness.
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Corn Ethanol is Not the Solution for Biofuels, Environmental Group ReportsIn a new report by the Network for Energy Choices (NEC), they posit that corn ethanol will not be the solution to the energy crisis that the country faces and it will not benefit the average American farmer. -
Does Biofuels Cost Outweighs Benefit?There is a looming price war among animal, men, and men created vehicles for oil......
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U.N.: Biofuels Starving People, Are a "Crime Against Humanity"With more and more lands that normally grew crops for food now being turned into fuel farms, development of biofuel could be starving hundreds of thousands around the world, the U.N. says.
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Accusations of Disinformation, Speculation Make Biofuels Stock a Wild RideNo one really claims to be against the idea of alternatives to the nation's dependence on foreign oil. So why the huge volatility in Biofuel's shares?
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Cashing in on BiofuelsBiofuels have been a hot topic in investment circles for a few years, and I believe that this renewable energy company is poised to have great success.
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Myth: Biofuels Will Replace Oil as Our Major Source of EnergyBiofuels are unsustainable and cannot be depended on to replace oil. In addtion, they also have their own impact on the environment. -
Joule Unlimited: Fuel from Sun and Carbon DioxideJoule Unlimited, a Massachusetts start-up company, has developed a process for producing biofuels directly from sunlight and carbon dioxide through its helioculture technology using genetically modified photosynthetic organisms in solar converters. -
The Prospects of Supplementing or Replacing Fossil Fuel with BioFuelThis is the result of my research on the future of BioFuels
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Codexis: Enzymes for Low Carbon Fuels, Pharmaceuticals and ChemicalsCodexis, a U.S. company, has technology that uses enzymes to break down cellulosic matter to produce biofuels. The company is working with Royal Dutch Shell to develop production and also has biocatalysts for other clean industrial processes. -
OriginOil: Oil from AlgaeOriginOil, a development stage company, has patented technologies for more efficiently producing algae as a source of biofuels. Algae have significant advantages over crops as a source of biofuels and innovations could make it cost competitive. -
Aviation After Peak Oil: is There a Future?Aviation is consuming jet fuel in record quantities. We are very near peak oil. The impending conflict is truly sobering. Does aviation have a realistic plan? Can biofuels rescue the industry from total collapse? -
Biofuel Risk Managers Should Track Financial Reform RegsHedgers and risk managers in the biofuels industries need to be aware of the new regulations in the new financial reform legislation and what alterations they need to make in how they execute and report deals to avoid penalties and other new pitfalls.
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What Would Fuel the Cars of the Future?As fossil fuels become more scarce and endanger the planet, scientists are testing other options for fueling the cars of the future.
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Bio-Fueled Sportscar Named "E85 Viper" Breaks World Speed Record220.7 MPH is now the world speed record for a street car in the standing mile. The car in question was an E85 Viper and the owner of the car is one Karl Jacob.
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Biofuel ImpactAn overview of biofuel use throughout the world and how it has impacted the environment as well as global food prices.
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Keep Your Fuel Away from My FoodPresidnet Barack Obama suggested Wednesday that more biofuels might be part of the solution to offset rising fuel prices, but corn-based biofuel is a bad idea.
