Biofuel
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Neighbours rally against proposed biofuel plant on Semiahmoo First Nation’s landA 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.EnvironmentOct 11, 2023
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Biden to waive restrictions on ethanol fuel blends in bid to curb high U.S. gas pricesThe 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.WorldApr 12, 2022
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From bed frame to biofuel: Winnipeg companies’ unique approach to climate changeRoughly 40,000 mattresses and box springs are thrown out each year in Winnipeg, enough to fill the Manitoba Hydro tower downtown.FeaturesDec 19, 2019
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Sicamous’ $1M wildfire prevention plan to also provide an alternate energy sourceThe 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
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Ottawa opens competition to create green jet fuelThe 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.EnvironmentAug 17, 2018
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North America’s first bio-fuel facility opens in SurreyThe $68 million waste management will turn curbside organic waste into renewable energy.PoliticsMar 9, 2018
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US military’s shift from oil at odds with Donald Trump’s promisesWhile 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.EnvironmentJan 14, 2017
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Nevada researchers trying to turn roadside weed into biofuelThree 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.ScienceNov 26, 2015
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Biofuel research at University of Saskatchewan gets a funding boostThe federal government announces biofuel research investment of over half-a-million dollars to the University of Saskatchewan.CanadaMar 1, 2015
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Poo power – Five projects that turn sewage into fuelProjects around the world are using our daily flushes as an energy source.EnvironmentNov 20, 2014
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