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 Neighborhoods fighting plans for biofuel plant west of Delray Beach
A biofuel plant offering renewable energy could become a never-ending headache for neighborhoods west of Delray Beach , worried residents argued Thursday.
 Biofuel demand driving Africa "land grab" - report
ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Biofuel demand is driving a new "land grab" in Africa, with at least 5 million hectares (19,300 sq miles) acquired by foreign firms to grow crops in 11 countries, a study by an environmental group said on Monday.
 To Eat or To Grow Biofuel: That is the Question
Is biofuel production competing with food production for African land space, or can the two forms of land-use coexist?
 Biofuel Co-Production: Will it Scale Quickly?
We've heard many promises about large-scale facilities for cellulosic ethanol and diesel, but so far we haven't seen many promising results. This week, Honeywell and Rentech said they'll be working together to build a co-production facility that will produce high amounts of fuel and electricity by 2012.
 Biofuel Usage Will Protect Environment, Says Expert
HO CHI MINH CITY, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Experts encourage Vietnamese motor vehicle users to use bio-fuel so as to protect the nation's environment, Vietnam news agency reported Wednesday.
 Garbage-to-biofuel plant launched in Edmonton
Edmonton broke ground at its landfill Tuesday morning for a plant that will convert household garbage to biofuel.
 Canada company builds major waste-to-biofuel plant
A Canadian company started construction on Tuesday on what it says is the world's first industrial-scale plant to turn municipal waste into biofuel.
 Land grabs, biofuel demand raise global food-security risk
A new report says Europe's growing demand for biofuels increases the risk of conflict over land and impairs food security. The authors even warn of a potential global crisis.
 African land lost to biofuel
Biofuel demand is driving a new ``land grab'' in Africa, with at least 5 million hectares acquired by foreign firms to grow crops in 11 countries, according to a study by an environmental group.
 Institute awarded money for bioenergy research
The U.S. Department of Energy awarded $734,759 to the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research for research and breeding better plants for biofuel production, according to a news release.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 










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