New CBO Report Examines Biofuels Tax Incentives (0)
CBO releases report this month assessing biofuel incentives. Study finds that biofuel subsidies, costs associated with reducing petroleum use and GHG emissions vary by fuel.
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Kenya, Brazil Ink Agreement to Boost Biofuel Production (0)
7/07/10 •
As part of a series of trade agreements, Brazil has committed to helping Kenya produce biodiesel. Kenya’s expansive land has made it a target of overseas biofuel interests, but water shortages could hamper development.
BBC Profiles Sustainable Biofuel Production in Brazil (0)
6/21/10 •
BBC series profiles sustainable biofuel production in Brazil. Despite social benefits, human rights violations have been reported in connection with the production of sugarcane for ethanol.
EU Announces Guidelines for Biofuel Sustainability Labeling (3)
6/10/10 •
European Commission announces sustainability restrictions on biofuels with international implications. Move comes as EU under increasing pressure to mitigate global land use change and emissions associated with biofuel policy.
Novel Intel: Algal-based Aviation Biofuel Takes Flight (0)
6/09/10 •
Algal biofuels took flight this week at an airshow in Berlin. The test flight marks a major milestone in the development of scalable aviation biofuels.
The Geopolitics of Hoarding: Biofuels and Resource Scarcity (0)
6/08/10 •
In an era of increasing food, energy, land, and water insecurity, nations are increasingly turning to hoarding. Sitting at the nexus of all four, biofuels are playing an increasingly complex role in geopolitics.
California: Managing Forests for Green Energy (1)
6/07/10 •
With carbon accounting errors in the spotlight, the value of woody biomass has come under question recently. A recent opinion piece argues that forest management for biomass can be a good thing and keep carbon in the ground.
Bioenergy: Climate Solution or Foe? (0)
6/04/10 •
Debate around bioenergy’s potential to power the world and contribute to climate change continues. A recent report argues against using biomass for energy at UN climate talks this week in Bonn.
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Recent News
Funding»
7/06/10 •
Ohio: $10 Million Available for Waste-to-Energy Grant Program6/28/10 •
DOE Announces $24 Million for Algal Biofuels Research
International»
7/15/10 •
Philippines: Oil Companies Unable to Comply With 2011 Ethanol Mandate7/06/10 •
UN: New Renewable Energy Center for West Africa Opens its Doors
Legal»
6/21/10 •
NASA Administrator’s Biofuel Decision Triggers Ethics Probe5/28/10 •
Hawaii: Curtailed Water Rights Threaten to Derail Biofuel Production
Legislation»
6/25/10 •
House Introduces Bill to Provide Biogas Tax Incentives6/02/10 •
Rep. Teague Strongly Endorsing Algae-based Fuels
Policy»
7/06/10 •
ABO Lobbies USDA for Changes to Biorefinery Assistance Program6/25/10 •
USDA Calls on All Corners of US to Meet RFS 2.0
Regulation»
7/13/10 •
EPA Sets 2011 RFS2 Targets6/09/10 •
BPA Boiling Over EPA’s Proposed ‘MACT’ Rule
