A key piece of the Bioenergy Education Initiative mission is to educate K-12 students and teachers about bioenergy, a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. Outreach events, after school programs, and hands-on lessons are some of the ways we are reaching students. Our goal is to motivate students to pursue careers in bioenergy and other STEM-based fields, developing innovative and sustainable technologies for the future.
According to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Energy, in the United States, more people were employed in solar power last year than in generating electricity through coal, gas and oil energy combined.
Beyond the macroeconomic case, businesses are coming to the conclusion that reducing emissions is not just good for the environment—it can also boost bottom lines, cut costs for consumers, and deliver returns for shareholders.
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Washington state-based Alaska Airlines has made history flying the first commercial flight using the world's first renewable, alternative jet fuel made from forest residuals, the limbs and branches that remain after the harvesting of m...
The world's first hydrogen powered, emission-free train is set to go into service in Germany in 2017 -- a ground-breaking innovation that could signal the phasing out of heavily polluting, diesel-powered trains.
Currently, biojet fuel is the most promising renewable energy option for air transportation. The federal government and aviation industry are interested in biojet fuel because it offers opportunities for future growth while also increa...