Biofuel

• Neighbours rally against proposed biofuel plant on Semiahmoo First Nation’s land

  A proposed waste-to-energy plant on a First Nations reserve in South Surrey has sparked opposition from neighbours who worry about potential pollution and smell.

  Environment

  Oct 11, 2023
  
• Biden to waive restrictions on ethanol fuel blends in bid to curb high U.S. gas prices

  The decision represents a win for the U.S. corn lobby by likely expanding demand for corn-based ethanol and a setback for oil refiners, which view ethanol as competition.

  World

  Apr 12, 2022
  
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• From bed frame to biofuel: Winnipeg companies’ unique approach to climate change

  Roughly 40,000 mattresses and box springs are thrown out each year in Winnipeg, enough to fill the Manitoba Hydro tower downtown.

  Features

  Dec 19, 2019
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• Sicamous’ $1M wildfire prevention plan to also provide an alternate energy source

  The idea is to tie the fuel mitigation project into plans for a biofuel heating system in the community, similar to one that already exists in nearby Enderby.

  Nov 21, 2019
• Ottawa opens competition to create green jet fuel

  The federal government has created a challenge for the makers of aviation fuel to come up with a made-in-Canada green jet fuel for commercial use. Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi made the announcement Friday in Edmonton.

  Environment

  Aug 17, 2018
• North America’s first bio-fuel facility opens in Surrey

  The $68 million waste management will turn curbside organic waste into renewable energy.

  Politics

  Mar 9, 2018
• US military’s shift from oil at odds with Donald Trump’s promises

  While a growing number of military leaders have declared global warming a national security threat, the strategy clashes with President-elect Donald Trump's vow to end policies that "undermine" fossil fuel producers.

  Environment

  Jan 14, 2017
• Nevada researchers trying to turn roadside weed into biofuel

  Three decades ago, a University of Nevada researcher who obtained one of the first U.S. Energy Department grants to study the potential to turn plants into biofuels became convinced that a roadside weed — curly top gumweed — was growing along the road to the future.

  Science

  Nov 26, 2015
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• Biofuel research at University of Saskatchewan gets a funding boost

  The federal government announces biofuel research investment of over half-a-million dollars to the University of Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Mar 1, 2015
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• Poo power – Five projects that turn sewage into fuel

  Projects around the world are using our daily flushes as an energy source.

  Environment

  Nov 20, 2014