In Tennessee, researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Colorado State University and Envirofit International report that up to the 4 million premature deaths each year attributed to indoor cookstove smoke might be prevented because cleaner biomass cookstoves. With 3 billion people in developing countries using open fire cookstoves, the need is great for durable, low-cost […]
In Iowa, the America’s Renewable Future advocacy group said that 83% of voters supported candidates who recognized that the RFS is crucial to over 852,000 American jobs, our lowered dependence on foreign oil, and consumers’ choice at the pump for a clean, less expensive fuel. “83 percent of Iowans supported pro-RFS candidates in 2016. In […]
The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, dropped 1.56 percent to 48.67 as advanced bio and ethanol retreated. For the day, BioAmber (BIOA) fell 6.28 percent to $3.73, while Aemetis (AMTX) lost 4.86 percent to $1.95. Among other equities, Solazyme (SZYM) tumbles 7.59 percent to $1.46. Overall, declines led advances […]
Real-world Industrial Ecology Projects and NREL’s Sustainable Mobility projects show a way forward that EPCOT once charted in our stars. This year marks the 50th year since Walt Disney died, and every year it becomes more clear how transformative he was at changing the way we bring stories to life. He was more than a […]
The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, edged up 0.39 percent to 49.44 as advanced bio rebounded. For the day, Corbion (CRBN.AS) dropped 3.41 percent to $19.51, while Pacific ethanol (PEIX) rocketed up 7.06 percent to $3.64. Among other equities, Solazyme (SZYM) surged 6.04 percent to $1.58. Overall, advances led […]
Of all the stirring anti-petroleum war cries of recent years, the UK’s “Keep it in the ground” has found a rival in California’s “Half the Oil”. But, realistic? How, when? The Union of Concerned Scientists points the way with a new report. The Digest investigates. In Washington, the Union of Concerned Scientists has released a […]
In China, ChemChina announced a $43 billion bid for Syngenta, the companies announced. Syngenta’s US shares rose to $76.47 on the news, which came as Syngenta said that ChemChina was looking for even more acquisitions. The Syngenta board is backing the deal, which is expected to clear regulatory hurdles and close before the end of 2016. […]
The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, regained 1.11 percent to 49.25 as ethanol recovered. For the day, REG gained 6.88 percent to $7.30, while Gevo (GEVO) was up 5.84 percent to $0.41. Among other equities, DuPont (DD) surged 4.56 percent to $58.76. Overall, advances led declines by a 9 […]
The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, fell 1.02 percent to 48.71 as ethanol tumbled. For the day, The Andersons (ANDE) shed 6.47 percent to $27.16, while Gevo (GEVO) lost 7.12 percent to $0.39. Among other equities, Metabolix (MBLX) rebounded 15.38 percent to $1.20. Overall, declines led advances by a […]
