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Climate Change and Emissions Management Corporation and Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions announce funding for three biological projects

Climate Change and Emissions Management Corporation and Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions announce funding for three biological projects

June 6, 2013 |

In Canada, the Climate Change and Emissions Management Corporation is funding three new initiatives through its Biological Greenhouse Gas Management Program, and is managed by Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions. The first project, through the University of Calgary, will use filters containing naturally occurring microbes that live on methane gas to reduce low-volume methane emissions at […]

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Operation Free critique US House action in restricting DoD energy security investments

Operation Free critique US House action in restricting DoD energy security investments

June 6, 2013 |

In Washington, Operation Free co-founder Michael Breen responded to passage of a series of amendments to the House’s version of the National Defense Authorization Act that constrains the Department of Defense (DoD) from investing in energy security initiatives. The amendments from Rep. Conaway of Texas were: 1) A repeat of the Senate amendment from last […]

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We Came in Peace: The Renewable Fuel Standard and the spirit of innovation

We Came in Peace: The Renewable Fuel Standard and the spirit of innovation

June 6, 2013 |

Should the Renewable Fuel Standard be saved? Depends on the scenario you believe in. The charts tell the tale. If you happened to be a wide-eyed 6-year old in the fall of 1969, as I was, you might have received a copy of a book published and distributed by Gulf Oil called “We Came in […]

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Akermin Demonstrates CO2 Capture using Proprietary Biocatalyst Delivery System

Akermin Demonstrates CO2 Capture using Proprietary Biocatalyst Delivery System

June 6, 2013 |

In Alabama, Akermin announced the successful commissioning and testing of its proprietary Biocatalyst Delivery System at the National Carbon Capture Center in Wilsonville.  The pilot unit has operated continuously for several weeks capturing close to 90% CO2 from flue gas with significant rate enhancement and no degradation in performance. Akermin’s biocatalyst delivery system incorporates the […]

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House holds RFS2 hearing – digest of key comments

House holds RFS2 hearing – digest of key comments

June 6, 2013 |

In Washington, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Health Care and Entitlements, held a hearing on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and the blend wall. Witnesses were called from the Energy Policy Research Foundation, the Turkey Federation, the American Petroleum Institute, the EPA, and the Union of Concerned Scientists. […]

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Vilsack lays out vision for USDA and climate change mitigation

Vilsack lays out vision for USDA and climate change mitigation

June 6, 2013 |

In Washington, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today said that the Federal government must increase collaboration with producers, researchers and industry to develop the next generation of solutions that will help agriculture mitigate and adapt to modern climate challenges. “Our farmers, ranchers and forest landowners are the most innovative on earth, and they’re up to the […]

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Precision BioSciences files patent infringement lawsuit against Lonza related to GS XceedM gene expression system

Precision BioSciences files patent infringement lawsuit against Lonza related to GS XceedM gene expression system

June 6, 2013 |

In North Carolina, Precision BioSciences announced that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Lonza Group and a number of its affiliates in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. The lawsuit seeks a ruling that Lonza’s importation into the United States and the use, offer for sale, and sale in the […]

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Spiber ready for mass production of microbial sourced spider silk

Spiber ready for mass production of microbial sourced spider silk

June 6, 2013 |

In Japan, Tech-On reports that Spiber Inc. reports it is ready for mass production of its Qmonos spider silk fiber, sourced from microorganisms. The article reports that Spiber looks to build its pilot plant and have it operational by 2015, with a target production rate of 10 tons a year. In the meantime, Spiber plans […]

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“Expect mistakes, fail often, and do it fast.”

“Expect mistakes, fail often, and do it fast.”

June 6, 2013 |

Today on Twitter: fsWoodLab Research on #biofuels production will help towards reducing #carbon emissions. AFSAHQ HASC Readiness Subcmte mark is passed by voice vote after 4 hour debate on biofuels, electric cars and uniforms. Howard_Connell: Expect mistakes, fail often, and do it fast. -Jonathan Wolfson, CEO

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Biofuels Digest Index drops to 71.11 as renewable chemicals and advanced biofuels tumble

Biofuels Digest Index drops to 71.11 as renewable chemicals and advanced biofuels tumble

June 6, 2013 |

The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, dumped 2.27 percent to 71.11 as renewable chemicals and advanced biofuels both tumbled. For the day, BioAmber (BIOA) lost 5.56 percent to $8.50, while KiOR (KIOR) fell 6.26 percent to $4.04. Among other equities, Green Plains Renewable Energy dropped 6.38 percent to $14.68. Overall, […]

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