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A fast-growing green plant could soon change the way the world fuels its engines without competing for food or driving up prices. Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute discovered that bamboo produces high-grade biofuel for just $2.75 a gallon while drastically cutting emissions.
Brazil will require airlines to slash greenhouse gas emissions starting in 2027, making it one of the first countries to mandate sustainable aviation fuel for domestic flights. The bold move taps into the nation's biofuel expertise to make flying cleaner.
Canada just broke ground on what will become the country's largest carbon capture facility, capable of storing 1.5 million tonnes of CO2 annually. The project could open new doors for farmers, biofuel producers, and rural communities across the Prairies.
Costa Rica just unlocked its state fuel company to work with renewable energy for the first time in over 40 years. The change won't lower gas prices tomorrow, but it opens the door to biofuels and green hydrogen that could reshape how the country powers its cars.
Vietnam's nationwide rollout of E10 fuel is creating a $760 million market for farmers growing cassava and other crops used in ethanol production. The shift promises to boost rural incomes while reducing the country's reliance on exporting raw agricultural materials.
Solid carbon blocks are now storing wind energy as heat and powering a major biofuel facility in South Dakota—and the entire system went from construction to operation in under 12 months. This breakthrough could transform how American factories use renewable energy.
Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne+Nagel just proved that massive cargo ships can run cleaner without slowing down global trade. Their biofuel partnership will eliminate nearly 3,000 tons of carbon emissions on busy Asian shipping lanes this year.
Bel Group is slashing carbon emissions from ocean freight using second-generation biofuels and certified reduction programs. The move shows how major food companies can decarbonize their supply chains without waiting for new ship technology.
Greg Pahl has lived without grid power since the 1970s, and his simple library meeting launched a nationwide community energy revolution. His focus on biofuels showed Americans a third path beyond solar and wind.
Australia is turning agricultural waste and other biomass into clean diesel and jet fuel, tackling both emissions and energy independence. The country imports 50 billion liters of fuel annually, but scientists say homegrown alternatives could power planes, ships, and remote industries within years.
Toyota is launching a cutting-edge biofuels research center in Sorocaba, Brazil, with 40 engineers dedicated to ethanol, biomethane, and flex-fuel innovation. The lab is part of an $11.5 billion investment positioning Brazil as a global leader in renewable automotive technology.
Toyota is building a renewable fuels research center in Sorocaba, Brazil, with 40 engineers dedicated to developing flex-fuel, ethanol, and biomethane technologies. The lab is part of an $11.5 billion investment package to make cleaner transportation a reality.