Call for presentations and abstracts now open PHOENIX – February 3, 2010 – The HYPERLINK “https://algaebiomass.org/” Algae Biomass Organization (ABO) today announced that the 4th Annual Algae Biomass Summit will take place September 28-30 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix, Arizona. ABO chose the location given the burgeoning algae industry and leading algae-focused programs […]
Algae Biomass Organization Questions Accuracy of University of Virginia Algae Life Cycle Study
ABO believes that reliance on obsolete data and faulty assumptions undermines all conclusions WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 25, 2010 – The Algae Biomass Organization (ABO), the trade association for the algae industry, today challenged the conclusions of a published report in Environmental Science and Technology claiming that “conventional crops have lower environmental impacts than algae in energy use, greenhouse gas […]
Algae Biomass Organization Delivers Briefing to Policymakers on Capitol Hill
Industry group identifies three priorities for legislators, throws support behind four bills WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 19, 2009) – The Algae Biomass Organization (ABO) conducted a policy briefing to make the case for legislation to help accelerate the commercialization of algal biomass-based energy solutions. In open forums and individual briefings with legislators, ABO and its members delivered key insights […]
Algae Biomass Organization’s Executive Director Mary Rosenthal Testifies Before Congress on Benefits of Algae-Based Fuels
Publicly available testimony highlights algae’s role as a carbon-reducing, sustainable biofuel feedstock and the need for financial and regulatory parity to support development of industry, commercialization WASHINGTON – October 29, 2009 – The Algae Biomass Organization’s (ABO) Executive Director Mary Rosenthal testified before Congress today on the economic and environmental benefits of algae-based fuels, as well as on […]
Algae Biomass Organization Applauds Senator Boxer & Senate Environment and Public Works Committee for Inclusion of Algae-based Fuels in Climate Bill
ABO believes provisions will strengthen algae industry, promote development and commercialization of algae-based fuels WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 28, 2009 – The Algae Biomass Organization (ABO), the leading trade association for the industry, today recognized the leadership of Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, for including the RFS amendment offered […]