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With a growing concern for both the environment and the economy, biofuels have become a major topic of consideration.

The idea of using alcohol-based fuels to power our vehicles in the future is not a new concept, and a government project taking place in a Japanese mountain village northwest of Tokyo is looking to make the concept viable.

On her recent trip to Panama, Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice along with Brazilian government officials promoted the use of biofuels in Central American and Caribbean countries.

In 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.

Researchers at UCLA have developed a means of mass producing long chain alcohols that could effectively replace gasoline and diesel fuel, and divert attention from ethanol.

A look at the five year research study by the US Department of Agriculture proving that switchgrass is much more efficient, and productive, as the base material for ethanol production, nearly 5 times more so than corn.

Running cars on "old tires and garbage" is the goal of General Motors' partnership with Coskata Inc., a company which is creating technologies to convert junk cellulose to ethanol fuel for under $1 a gallon.

Biofuels 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.

Brazilian President outlines importance of ethanol to balance trade with Developed Countries.

This is about various alternative fuels for the future, which might be cheaper for the economy. Ethanol is one fuel that's up for debate.

Scientists are looking at ways to use distiller's dried grains (DDGs), a byproduct of ethanol production, for creating foods like cookies and breads.

A brief introduction to the projected future of the biofuel industry. Biodiesel and Ethanol can replace 75% to 90% of imported petroleum products with the decade. It is a worthwhile investment for your finances, the environment and the country.

Current 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.

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.

This is an article over the general knowledge of biofuels and gasoline. With raising gas prices, biofuel is looking a little better.

The 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.

The studies point out at what already some scientists and energy experts were warning about biofuels

The 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?

Turning corn into ethanol for fuel might not create energy independence or help the environment as much as once thought.

"Global population growth, rising income, and demand for biofuels are driving increased demand for agricultural outputs."

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.

Biofuels 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 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."

No 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?

Here are reasons why biofuels may not be the panacea for petroleum dependence they initially appeared to be.

Alternative energy is fashionable in the United States right now. Everyone wants to jump on the bandwagon. The alternatives fossil fuels show promise for future, non-extractive power sources.

A recently released UN report issues a warning that a switch to biofuels could possibly have dire consequences if corrective measures aren't taken to avoid them.

Demand for our redemption begins with the transition from our addiction - the evolving displacement of oil in exchange for practical renewable "green energy" solutions.

Demand for our redemption begins with the transition from our addiction - the evolving displacement of oil in exchange for practical renewable "green energy" solutions.

Japanese motorists may one day pump their cars full of sake, the fermented rice wine that is Japan's national drink, if a pilot project to create sake fuel creates an impression on locals.

A government report and an Iowa State University Study reveal that the biodiesel industry, which depends on the cheap availability of soybean oil, may be in trouble as farmers reduce soybean acreage and increase corn acreage.

220.7 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.

As international crude oil prices soared, the rush to find an alternative to Middle Eastern oil has caused global food prices to spiral out of control, causing unrest in many poor nations

This article examines Barak Obama's Issues that can be found on his website. The article breaks down his issues and looks for clarity and content.

Demand for our redemption begins with the transition from our addiction - the evolving displacement of oil in exchange for practical renewable "green energy" solutions.

Demand for our redemption begins with the transition from our addiction - the evolving displacement of oil in exchange for practical renewable "green energy" solutions.

This will be an opinion piece on the direct association between the rising cost of oil and the world food crisis.

This article gives an analysis of the 3 Presidential frontrunner's plans on dealing with the gas crunch North Carolina is facing

Demand for our redemption begins with the transition from our addiction - the evolving displacement of oil in exchange for practical renewable "green energy" solutions.

In the past several months, many nations are facing a shortage of food that has increased the chances or rioting and starvation.

What is biofuel? How much biofuel is produced in the U.S.? How does production of biofuel affect land, water and wild life ?

Can it be? The perfect renewable fuel? A California firm claims it can produce diesel fuel from biomass using proprietary microbes it has developed. This process appears to have huge potential for producing renewable fuels.

Limited petroleum resources and the pollution associated with burning them have triggered research leading to the discovery of a potential new source of biofuel: simple sugars.

Biofuel is on the way; and if you don't move, you'll probably get squashed. This biodegradable fuel source is supported by successful corporations and persons who welcome a much needed alternative fuel source. But who will benefit from this evocative source of fuel?

Researchers at the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University have found a new source of renewable energy in bugs. These bugs are photosynthetic bacteria.

A National Research Council committee found that growing more corn for ethanol could stress water supplies and create increased health and environmental risks.

Is one of our potential fuel replacements, Ethanol, actually worse for human health than petrol?

A Massachusetts company has chosen Michigan as the place to launch its new commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol plant, which will create fuel from trees.

A press release from Ethanol Across America today states that the production of ethanol from corn will have little to no impact on food prices.

The costs of renewable fuels.

Across the globe, thousands of people die from hunger or diseases borne of malnutrition or unsafe drinking water. Aid from the "First World" is sporadic at best in some places - and, at worst, hoarded and stored by local potentates in others.

A research paper that discusses the economic, environmental, and social connotations involved in finding alternative fuel sources. It needs to happen eventually, whether you believe it or not. And if you don't, then read this paper you idiot.

Aging population and increases in crop productivity spurred by technological advances with substantial negative environmental impacts pose long-term threats.

Perceptions over GMOs have changed dramatically since they first entered the food market. This paper analyzes some of the major issues that consumers face worldwide when it comes to the controversy of GMOs.

From a holistic viewpoint, our health as individuals is intimately linked to the health of the Earth and our environment. We can see this from three perspectives: the scientific perspective, the socio-economic perspective, and the psycho-spiritual perspective.

Demand for our redemption begins with the transition from our addiction - the evolving displacement of oil in exchange for practical renewable "green energy" solutions.

Global grain reserves are down and food prices are up, as a "perfect storm" of global trends threatens world food supplies, especially for the poor.

The concept of Green Cars gained momentum only very recently. Till then it was a futuristic idea never thought to be successful by the masses.

This is an objective essay meant to be used as a way to educate readers on certain aspects of the issue of global warming that are imperative to know, yet are often never mentioned.

A study just released by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies shows that Thailand, Uruguay and Ghana have the potential to become some of the leading producers of biodisel.

The Fiscal 2007 National Resources Conservation Service (a division of the United States Department of Agriculture) grants include several projects to reduce pollution and to encourage the use of renewable sources for energy.

Trends in algaeculture, algae byproducts and the environment.

Fidel Castro reports via the national newspaper's website that his health is improving after several intestinal surgeries.

A review/analysis/critique of Genetically Modified Planet by C. Neal Stewart

With 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.

Amelot Holdings attempts to introduce a cheap biofuel crop into the race to launch Latin America's alternative fuel industry.

The project could fuel Utah's entire fleet of dump trucks, graders and other heavy machinery. The effort will potentially save the state of Utah millions of dollars in operations and maintenance expenses.

Examines the effect of the implementation of natural energy sources on the well being of the global community.

Everyone today is concerned with fuel prices. Kum & Go convenience stores are providing choices for their customers.

Biodiesel becomes more and more popular every year. It's popularity probably derives from the fact that biodiesel is so cheap and relatively easy to be made. You can make it in your own backyard or kitchen.

New ethanol plants planned along the Ogallala Aquifer risks damage to American Grasslands.

The battle to save the Chesapeake Bay began 22 years ago. Increased cultivation of corn in the Bay watershed to meet ethanol demand could turn back the clock, a new study suggests.

Plant fiber-based ethanol may be our environmentally friendly answer to our need for fuel.

Lately I have heard about this new gas called ethanol. Then I heard they are putting an ethanol plant in the next town,

The production of ethanol will not do much to meet the nation's energy needs and would have negative economic and environmental consequences, says a new report.

GM Partners with Coskata to make ethanol from recycled waste.

Using food-based fuel while people around the globe are starving is the very definition of insanity.

This month Virgin is set to conduct the world's first commercial air flight powered by an undisclosed form of biofuel - most likely of a chemistry similar to biodiesel.

The FuelPod2 can simply be described as a plug and play at home biofuel processor. Your first step in using this machine is to find yourself a lot leftover cooking oil.

A very exciting breakthrough has been made in the production of biofuel cells. Oxford University scientists have built a fuel cell which produces electricity from ordinary air spiked with small amounts of hydrogen.

Supporters for this plant state that the camelina plant does not require the extensive use of fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides

A quick perusal of today's media outlets will make your head spin: Barack Obama's got problems. Either he threw the Reverend Wright under the bus, or he's not doing enough to distance himself.

Gathering their collective breaths, Romulus, Michigan, residents now turn to 2008 elections for hope that the economic decline of the state of Michigan can be resolved.

America's urrent oil crisis will cause the concept of alternative fuel technology to break through next year.

"By early next year, grain...around the world may amount to no more than...54 days...." - Wall Street Journal

Global rice shortage triggers fears in the U.S. with consumers in certain states clamoring to stores to stockpile this staple item.

Consumer gas prices have most American seeing red these days. Their financial state is becoming precarious as the soaring cost of fuel creates swiftly rising costs for food and all other necessities the average consumer ...

A World War II technology can transform coal into dollar a gallon gasoline or diesel and help end oil imports.

An article that explains the problem of rising gas prices as well as a possible solution to help people avoid inflated gas prices.

The price of some food items has jumped 30 to 50 percent in the United States in the last year with no end in sight to the inflation. Forget foreclosures and the price of gas. This is the most important crisis facing the world today.

In a report issued by the Wall Street Journal, the International Energy Agency's (IEA) Chief Economist, Fatih Birol, outlined reasons for the agency's significant downward revision in its world oil supply estimates.

My husband and I owned a convenience store and gas station for six years. There are a few ways a gas retailer can rip you off at the gas pump.

INformation about using food and food wastes to convert into fuel for transportation

Gas around the world is pumping like crazy and in LA, where a car is needed to go where you want to go, you'd need lots of gas. But gas in LA is expensive so we will tell you where you can find cheap gas in LA now and find something else while you're at it!

Each major presidential candidate has some kind of plan to help the environment and each is promising something.