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'Next generation' scientists join forces to support biodiesel
The next generation of thought leaders is gearing up to lead America's energy efforts. And biodiesel, our nation's only commercially available advanced biofuel, is front and center. Student scientists from Dartmouth College in New Hampshire to Oregon State University in Corvallis are leading a new Next Generation Scientists for Biodiesel initiative. The group has formed to demonstrate and grow support for biodiesel among tomorrow's scientific leaders.
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"Big Apple" takes a bite out of air pollution
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg yesterday signed into law an air quality bill that includes a provision to ensure that cleaner burning Bioheat® is used within the city for heating homes and buildings.
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Crude Awakening: Biodiesel producers stand ready to help clean up oil spill
Biobased solvent could help clean up Gulf, without damaging marshes or wildlife.
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Iowa lab becomes first in world to earn BQ-9000 accreditation
A state-of-the-art laboratory in Fort Dodge, Iowa has raised the bar on biodiesel fuel quality testing, and other labs are likely to follow its lead.
The nonprofit Iowa Central Fuel Testing Laboratory has become the first to earn accreditation as a BQ-9000 laboratory.
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Food v Fuel Debate Deflates
World Bank ousts energy costs as true culprit for rising food prices. The World Bank recently released a report reversing claims that wrongly faulted biofuels for food price increases.
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