Environment > Biofuels
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07.08.08 Why Europe backpedals on biofuel targetsEthanol and other biofuels are boosting food prices and greenhouse gases, says a new British report. Reporter Mark Rice-Oxley discusses second-generation biofuels. Reporter Mark Rice-Oxley |
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06.04.08 The race for nonfood biofuelHigh gas prices and politics push companies toward the ‘holy grail’ of biofuel: cellulosic ethanol. Reporter Mark Clayton discusses the benefits of switching to cellulosic ethanol production. Reporter Mark Clayton |
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05.12.08 More signs of trouble for cornA sluggish spring could mean a disappointing harvest on top of already-high corn prices. |
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05.06.08 Media survey: Politicians rethink food-based ethanol
Reporter Brad Knickerbocker talks about Americans trying to be more energy efficient when it comes to transportation. Reporter Brad Knickerbocker |
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05.05.08 Grease bandits strike as biofuel demand risesReporter Ben Arnoldy talks about a case of stolen grease from a California fast food restaurant. Reporter Ben Arnoldy |
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05.04.08 Brazil defends ethanol in food-versus-fuel fightCorrespondent Andrew Downie talks with CSMonitor.com's Pat Murphy about Brazilian ethanol production. Correspondent Andrew Downie |
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04.30.08 US eyes shift from corn ethanolReporter Amanda Paulson talks about a shift from corn to cellulose for renewable fuels. Reporter Amanda Paulson |
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01.28.08 As global food costs rise, are biofuels to blame?Converting corn and soybeans into fuels is contributing to higher food prices. The dispute is how much. Reporter Mark Clayton talks about the rising demand for food-producing crops and crop-based fuels. Reporter Mark Clayton |
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01.17.08 New research raises concern on biofuel safetyEven as some states are mandating ethanol as part of the fuel mix, new research suggests that some biofuels are less ecofriendly than they seem. Reporter Brad Knickerbocker talks about alternative fuels produced from plants. Reporter Brad Knickerbocker |
