ethanol
The Department of Ag Wants Your Opinion November 28th, 2008
Weigh in on GE Corn
This week, the Department of Agriculture is starting to make it easier to grow corn that’s genetically engineered to be used for ethanol, but safety advocates are concerned that some of that genetically engineered corn...more
General Motors Cozies Up To Ethanol September 8th, 2008
Automotive Giant Explores the World of Alternative Fuels
General Motors, in an effort to improve its status as an eco-conscious corporation, has pledged to produce large percentages of ethanol-fueled cars in the years ahead. Want to see more GreenLight News -- no preservatives added?...more
How to Make Ethanol in Your Own Backyard May 19th, 2008
It's like Making Wine in the Garage
If the idea of making your own fuel is appealing, and you have access to loads of sugar or sugary fruit, check out this backyard ethanol brewer. The MicroFueler from E-Fuel Corporation works pretty much...more
Biofuels And Grocery Bills May 1st, 2008
There's More Than Ethanol In Rising Food Prices
In case you’re wondering exactly why and how food prices are going up (and, having just come back from the grocery store, I certainly am), The Agricultural Advocate posted an extensive blog about the what...more
Corn-Based Ethanol Is Causing Hunger Around the World April 15th, 2008
Biofuels Are Raising Global Food Inflation
If you've noticed that food prices are rising every time you go to the grocery, you are not alone. It's happening around the world, resulting in serious shortages and social unrest. And some poeple are...more
Racing Green -- Corvettes Lead the Way with Ethanol April 7th, 2008
Chevy Le Mans Factory Team Speeds Ahead with E85
Saturday afternoon, April 5, 2008, Corvette Racing sent two bright yellow cars through the streets of St. Petersberg, Florida. The twin Vettes used the American Le Mans Series Acura Sports Car Challenge as the proving...more
High Octane Grass March 30th, 2008
“Honey can you mow the lawn? I’m running low on fuel” Might not be as far away as one many think. Biology and engineering faculty at Rowan University have been working together for the past...more
Fast Green March 24th, 2008
Is racing really making an enviro effort, or looking for green cachet?
Formula 1 president Max Mosely announced last week that the prestigious international racing series was going hybrid. Don’t worry, he didn’t really mean it. It turns out that in 2009, Formula 1 will allow racers to...more
Biofuel Is Rubbish! March 21st, 2008
When biomass won't cut it, garbage might
A report released March 17 says that the solution to a home-grown biofuel industry in the Pacific Northwest may not rely on corn, oil-seed crops, or even timber waste. The solution may be in the...more
