Biofuels

"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about the biofuel industry.

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9 | December 31, 2012 2:15pm | By Tyler Falk

"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about smart grid implementation and worries.

December 13, 2012 12:46am | By Charlie Osborne

While dozens of companies, including BP, have ditched plans to produce cellulosic ethanol, DuPont is pushing ahead.

November 30, 2012 11:56am | By Kirsten Korosec

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2 | November 30, 2012 9:25am | By Kirsten Korosec

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31 | November 28, 2012 3:00am | By Chris Nelder

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5 | November 18, 2012 9:38pm | By Laura Shin

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1 | November 1, 2012 2:45pm | By Tyler Falk

"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about biofuel production.

4 | October 29, 2012 2:26am | By Charlie Osborne

After spending tens of millions of dollars in pursuit of commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol production, BP has walked away from the project.

1 | October 26, 2012 9:49am | By Kirsten Korosec

One region in the U.S. is dominant when it comes to clean tech. Can you guess which one it is?

1 | October 23, 2012 10:56am | By Tyler Falk

Have you ever wondered what emissions company plants are producing in your locale, and which countries are making an effort to keep pollution minimal?

17 | October 11, 2012 2:12am | By Charlie Osborne

Two architects' ambitious idea for a building that cuts down on nearby carbon dioxide.

4 | October 7, 2012 12:12pm | By Sarah Korones

Throw jeans in a hot wash and they'll come out smaller. Why should creatures in a warming ocean be any different?

11 | October 5, 2012 3:14am | By Mark Halper

Humanity's desire to consume copious amounts of alcohol has produced a new renewable fuel source. Scotland's Tullibardine distillery has paired up with an energy start-up to turn its whiskey...

7 | September 25, 2012 8:04pm | By David Worthington

A waste product made from biofuels has been recycled to power fuel cells.

September 10, 2012 8:17am | By Charlie Osborne

Don't worry, riders will not be expected to fuel the three-wheeler with their own by-products.

1 | September 6, 2012 3:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

Nestle's CEO Paul Bulcke has said that the U.S. and EU must change their biofuel targets to prevent future food shortages.

8 | September 5, 2012 3:58am | By Charlie Osborne