In California, the ability to genetically engineer plants is largely thanks to a microscopic helper: a bacterium called Agrobacterium tumefaciens. Agrobacterium in the wild causes damaging tumors in flowering plants, including some economically important crops, but its ability to insert its own DNA into host plants is what makes it both a pest to farmers […]
In California, Clean Fuels Alliance America commends the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for passing the amendments to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), a move that marks another step forward in California’s decarbonization leadership. Clean Fuels acknowledges CARB’s continued commitment to a cleaner future while recognizing there is more work ahead to ensure […]
In California, UC Santa Cruz chemists have discovered a new way to produce biodiesel from waste oil that both simplifies the process and requires relatively mild heat. This discovery has the potential to make the alternative fuel source much more appealing to the massive industrial sectors that are the backbone of the nation’s economy. In […]
In California, in proceedings before California energy and environmental agencies, the Engine Technology Forum (ETF) called on policymakers to recognize the continued importance of advanced renewable biodiesel fuels and maximize their roles and inclusion as essential decarbonization options. “Both CARB and the CEC have important obligations in these proceedings this fall to promulgate effective and […]
In California, Airlines for America and the California Air Resources Board announced an agreement to accelerate the use of sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, within California. The initiative aims to make 200 million gallons of SAF available by 2035, meeting approximately 40% of the state’s intrastate air travel demand. As a producer of SAF, Phillips […]
In California, Aemetis, Inc. announced strong support for the updated Low Carbon Fuel Standard proposal and strongly urges its adoption by the California Air Resources Board at its meeting on November 8, 2024. “CARB has shown that the LCFS is a highly effective program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality in California,” […]
In California, the Government of California state announced a new agreement between Airlines 4 America (A4A) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB), which will significantly reduce carbon emissions by accelerating the use of sustainable aviation fuels for flights within the state. The agreement sets a goal of increasing the availability of sustainable aviation fuel […]
In California, a pet food startup focused on using sustainable proteins has partnered with cellular agriculture firm Novel Farms to source cultivated meat to feed family fidos and felines. According to vegconomist, the companies are developing prototypes with hopes to launch a product in 2025. Friends & Family Pet Food aims to move from “factory-farmed […]
In California, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a directive to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to expedite measures that could lead to lower gas prices without compromising environmental protections. Building on legislation passed in 2023 and 2024 to prevent price spikes and increase transparency in the oil industry, the Governor’s order directs CARB to accelerate […]
In California, Universal Fuel Technologies (Unifuel) has closed $3 million in funding for its Flexiforming technology that cuts SAF production costs by up to 50%, and the related carbon emissions by up to 75%. The seed round, led by TO VC, with participation from Alchemist Accelerator, Claire Technologies, and World Star Aviation, will support the […]
