Attitudes to biofuel crops such as rapeseed have changed as more research has been done into their impact on the environment and the emissions they create. Photograph: Christopher... Full Article at Guardian Unlimited
B20 fuel is a blend of 20% biodiesel and 80% conventional diesel, which helps lower carbon-dioxide emissions and lessens dependence on petroleum. Full Article at New Statesman
A definitive list of consumer goods producers is gathering in Vancouver today for a green business summit organized by Wal-Mart Canada. Full Article at Vancouver Sun
The idea, by Sens. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. , and Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, is regarded as more workable than President Barack Obama's plan for tax credits of up to $5,000 for new hires because it is simpler and gets the tax breaks to businesses faster. Full Article at Belleville News-Democrat
True biodiesel is created through transesterfication and that's what the Duramax 6.6L is designed to use. Strict testing and validation was performed to ensure the new engine is B20-capable, however approved biodiesel is the only way to guarantee engine performance and longevity.
Biodiesel's benefits to the environment support our commitment to environmental stewardship, as well as our sustainable approach to managing our business for long-term success.
We have to take a ‘both-and’ approach rather than an ‘either-or’ approach ... I am very firm in my conviction that the country that leads the way in clean energy -- biodiesel, geothermal -- that country is going to win the race in the 21st century global economy. So, we have to move in that direction.
Typical of most decisions made in Washington, there is some good and some bad in the Renewable Fuel Standard final rule announced today. I am pleased that ethanol and biodiesel will qualify as advanced biofuels under the RFS. However, I am concerned about some provisions in the final rule that fail to u...