In Canada, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna announced that Canada will adopt a national clean fuels standard, as an important step for climate action and the growth of Canada’s cleantech economy and green jobs.
The Biobased Economy after Trump: the States May Lead the Way
Donald Trump’s election victory has Washington insiders closely watching the incoming administration’s cabinet selections and personnel appointments for clues to the direction that federal policy will take.
World Energy Outlook 2016 sees transformation accelerating now through 2040
As a result of major transformations in the global energy system that take place over the next decades, renewables and natural gas are the big winners in the race to meet energy demand growth until 2040.
World Energy Outlook 2016 sees broad transformations in the global energy landscape
As a result of major transformations in the global energy system that take place over the next decades, renewables and natural gas are the big winners in the race to meet energy demand growth until 2040, according to the latest edition of the World Energy Outlook, the International Energy Agency’s flagship publication.
Energy companies lead indexes higher as oil price soars
U.S. stocks climbed Tuesday as the price of oil made its biggest jump in seven months and energy companies rose with it. Technology stocks like Microsoft and Google's parent Alphabet traded higher and bond yields slipped, a break with the pattern since last week's election.
Some of America’s best fighter jets soar without oil
Some of America’s best fighter jets can soar without using a drop of oil for fuel. The Navy’s EA-18 Growler fighter jet can fly more than 1,100 miles per hour. It costs $68 million to build, and it’s flying on 100 percent bio-fuel, made from things like kitchen grease and plant seeds.
US elections: what Trump’s victory means for the bioeconomy
In Washington, Donald Trump captured the US Presidency in an upset victory that confounded pollsters and political pundits even as it delighted supporters of his maverick candidacy based on themes of immigration and trade reform, coupled with a message that government policies of the past generation had failed for too many Americans.
US biofuels industry welcomes Trump election victory
The US biofuels industry is voicing its support for Presidential-elect Donald Trump, saying he “understands” the needs of the renewable fuels industry.
Big Oil Slowly Adapts to a Warming World
In a warming world, Big Oil doesn’t look quite so big anymore.
Feedstock Importer, Renewable Diesel Exporter
Neste Oil imports feedstock from five continents to process renewable diesel in Singapore, Rotterdam and Finland, then ships its fuel to destination markets in the EU, North America and Asia-Pacific.
Neste Renewable Diesel to power the fleet of yet another major Californian city - The City of San Diego switched to renewables
We have developed Neste Renewable Diesel, a low-carbon biofuel, to help our customers reduce their carbon footprint.
Bioenergy Byproduct to Soil Savior
Production and Sale of Biochar at Biomass using plants can result in significant financial gains, but the industry is still working at buildings myriad of potential markets.
Ancient Farming Practice Produces More Food, Less Pollution
Using a technique similar to composting – but with a twist – West African farmers create rich soil that absorbs global-warming carbon dioxide.
What is the Difference between Socially Responsible Investing and Impact Investing?
As a growing number of investors seek to make investments in line with both their financial goals and personal values, many wonder what the differences are between Socially Responsible Investing and Impact Investing. In this article, we discuss some of the key differences between the two.
US Biobased Industry hits $393B in revenue, 4.22M jobs
In Washington, the USDA reports that the total contribution of the biobased products industry to the U.S. economy in 2014 was $393 billion in value added and 4.223 million jobs. Every 1,000 jobs in the biobased industry supported 1,760 additional jobs in other parts of the economy.
White House releases “Federal Alternative Jet Fuel Research and Development Strategy”
In Washington, a new White House report, titled “Federal Alternative Jet Fuel Research and Development Strategy,” sets out prioritized federal research and development goals and objectives to address key scientific and technical challenges that inhibit the development, production, and use of economically viable alternative jet fuels at commercial scale. The Alternative Jet Fuel Interagency Working Group, established by the White House’s National Science and Technology Council, developed this report.
Air Pollution Seen Costing Billions to Save Millions
“Clean air is a basic human right that most of the world’s population lacks,” said Executive Director Fatih Birol. “We need to revise our approach to energy development so that communities are not forced to sacrifice clean air in return for economic growth.”
Aviation industry preparing for ‘eleventh hour’ deal on emission tradin
Biofuels: ‘Probably the most important’
(Allan H.) Epstein believes that biofuels could form “probably the most important” part of the package to achieve a greener aviation sector.
Biofuels derived from biomass can reduce the carbon footprint of aviation fuel by up to 80%, according to its promoters.
17 House Biofuels Caucus Members Urge EPA to Finalize Strong RFS
Today, 17 members of the House Biofuels Caucus sent a letter to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, urging the agency to complete its 2017 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) “in a manner consistent with the Congressional intent to aggressively expand the production of renewable fuels.” The 2017 proposal calls on refiners to blend 14.8 billion gallons of conventional biofuels in 2017, slightly below the 15-billion-gallon level envisioned by Congress when it expanded the RFS in 2007.
Grandson of Billion Ton: DOE releases radically improved 2016 Billion Ton Report
In Washington, the US Department of Energy released its 2016 Billion-Ton Report: Advancing Domestic Resources for a Thriving Bioeconomy, and said that 1.2 billion tons of biomass would be available at $40 or less per ton by 2040, and 1 billion tons would be available by 2030.