National Geographic posts a great article on the potential of algae to help break our addiction to fossil fuels, and a good look at the state of the latest technology at Sapphire Energy. And if there was any doubt algae will be the fuel of future generations, the article closes with this description of who is making […]
Another Win for Biofuels
Yesterday the U.S. Senate approved another pro-biofuels amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). By a vote of 54 to 41, the Senate approved an amendment by Senator Kay Hagan which would allow the Department of Defense to invest in biorefineries. Without Senator Hagan’s amendment, the Senate bill would have included language to prohibit […]
Support our Troops
By Mary Rosenthal, executive director, Algae Biomass Organization One of the most popular bumper stickers and signs you see on the roads today read “Support our Troops.” Yesterday the U.S. Senate voted to support our troops – as well as the biofuels industry, the national economy and our overall national security by stripping language from […]
Senate Keeps Biofuels in the NDAA
Yesterday the Senate voted to strip language from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which would have prohibited the Department of Defense from purchasing alternative fuel unless it was cost-competitive with traditional fossil fuel. By a bipartisan vote of 62-37 members of the Senate made it clear that their position is to allow the Department of Defense to […]
Got Salt Water? Algae Biofuels’ Sustainability Advantage
A new study from UC-San Diego shows that algae can be grown in salt water and be just as effective producers of biofuels as they would in fresh water. Since using water supplies for fuel production is a major concern for any energy crop, the new findings show a big advantage for those looking to […]