South Dakota Turns Thumbs Down On CO2 Pipeline Proposal
A plan to build a pipeline carrying carbon dioxide from the Midwest to North Dakota has hit a snag in South Dakota.
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Illinois Carbon Capture Project Captures Almost No Carbon
Carbon capture holds tremendous promise — if it works. But in the real world, it doesn’t and is costing taxpayers billions.
DOE Commits $3 Billion To Boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply
The jet engine is a marvelous thing. It can push a 300-passenger aircraft through the air at speeds of 600 miles per hour or more. Today’s engines are so efficient that commercial aircraft can remain in the air long enough to fly from New York City to Sydney, Australia, without … [continued]
Big Oil & Big Corn Sue EPA Over Exhaust Emissions Rule
The EPA rule reducing tailpipe emissions in 2032 is under attack from the oil and corn industry, as well as car dealers.
High School Student Invents Biofuel Solution For Sugar Shortage
As a sugar shortage looms, a high school student in Zimbabwe discovers that biofuel could be made from common reeds instead of sugarcane.
Will eRINs Make Teslas Cheaper?
Can electric vehicles benefit from the US Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) scheme? Reuters reports that it is highly likely that they can. It appears that the Biden administration has been working with Tesla’s representatives to include EVs and charging stations in the scheme. The RFS mandates that fuel sold in … [continued]
Ethanol Burns Clean, But Creates More Emissions Than Gasoline
The Renewable Energy Standard that mandates the use of ethanol in fuels is up for review this year. Should it be abolished?
Supposed Benefits Of Biofuels Are A Dangerous Illusion
Food vs. fuel? What’s the best use for ethanol crops?
E-15 Is Not The Answer To High Gas Prices
In a recent tweet, President Biden announced a measure to help relieve high gas prices. The vast majority of American drivers are still using gasoline or diesel to get around, do work, and bring everyone the goods and services they need, so on the surface it seems like a great … [continued]
India Faces a Hard Choice — Eat or Drive?
As the clampdown on Russian oil continues, economies that rely on biofuels will soon face a difficult choice.
