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Argonne Study Shows Corn Ethanol Reduces Carbon Footprint, Greenhouse Gases

May 27, 2021June 4, 2021 by Emily Holbrook

A study conducted by researchers at the US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory reveals that the use of corn ethanol is reducing the carbon footprint and diminishing greenhouse gases.

Regan to Rebuild the EPA, Handle PFAS, Improve ‘Environmental Justice’

February 5, 2021March 3, 2021 by Jennifer Nastu

During his Feb. 3 confirmation hearing, EPA administrator nominee Michael S. Regan focused on a handful of issues, including his plans to rebuild the agency and to focus on environmental justice. His plans include the appointment of new justice officials in each of its regulatory offices who would focus on air, water and land pollution. A fourth official in each

Dallas Fort Worth Airport’s Energy Initiatives Result in $1 Million in Savings

April 17, 2019August 2, 2019 by Emily Holbrook

In a recently released environmental sustainability report, Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) airport announced its current achievements and future goals relating to energy usage

EIA: Increases from Electricity Generation from Biomass Cease After 10 Years of Growth

April 15, 2019August 5, 2019 by Emily Holbrook

Electricity generated from biomass and waste totaled 70.6 million megawatt hours (MWh) in 2018, or about 2% of total US electricity generation. That’s according to a new report by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). The report also says expansion in electricity generation from biomass and waste has ended

Anaerobic Digester in Oregon Upgraded To Produce Biomethane

September 17, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

The existing anaerobic digester for a dairy operation in Oregon is getting upgraded to produce biomethane. Puregas Solutions, part of the technology group Wärtsilä, has been contracted for the renewable gas project.

Renewable Fuels Association Airs New Ad Campaign Calling on EPA to Support Iowa Farmers

August 14, 2018 by Emily Holbrook

Coinciding with EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler’s visit to Iowa this week, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is launching a week-long ad campaign in the state, urging the agency to follow the direction of President Trump by maintaining a strong Renewable Fuel Standard and approving year-round access to 15% ethanol ... Read more »

EPA Appeases Biofuels Sector and Increases Ethanol Requirements

December 1, 2017January 9, 2018 by Ken Silverstein

Despite its promises to wind down the ethanol requirement, the Environmental Protection Agency said yesterday that oil companies must blend slightly more biofuels into their gasoline, prompting the oil industry to lash out and the biofuel companies to applaud the move.

Icahn Resigned as Trump Adviser Just Days before This New Yorker Article

August 21, 2017 by Jennifer Nastu

Carl Icahn’s role as an adviser to President Trump was a conflict of interest related to rules requiring oil refiners to blend ethanol into gasoline, according to an article in The New Yorker. The article came out just days after Icahn stepped down from his unpaid advisory role. Icahn said ... Read more »

New Renewable Fuel Standard Sympathetic to Ethanol Makers

July 17, 2017 by Jennifer Nastu

During the 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump campaigned in Iowa on maintaining the ethanol requirements and the subsidies given to farmers to produce the gas additive. But the Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to reduce the percentages necessary for 2018. The so-called Renewable Fuel Standard that mandates the levels ethanol ... Read more »

Argonne Study Shows Corn Ethanol Reduces Carbon Footprint, Greenhouse Gases

Regan to Rebuild the EPA, Handle PFAS, Improve ‘Environmental Justice’

Dallas Fort Worth Airport’s Energy Initiatives Result in $1 Million in Savings

EIA: Increases from Electricity Generation from Biomass Cease After 10 Years of Growth

Anaerobic Digester in Oregon Upgraded To Produce Biomethane

Renewable Fuels Association Airs New Ad Campaign Calling on EPA to Support Iowa Farmers

EPA Appeases Biofuels Sector and Increases Ethanol Requirements

Icahn Resigned as Trump Adviser Just Days before This New Yorker Article

New Renewable Fuel Standard Sympathetic to Ethanol Makers

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