“Things may not be as bleak as they appear for future biofuel development”; carbon credit opportunity review

“Things may not be as bleak as they appear for future biofuel development,” writes Corn and Soybean Digest on opportunities for projects to earn carbon credits and produce positive reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. The review article highlights the structure for carbon credits, including the role of the Chicago Climate Exchange, as well as deftly summarizes the direct and indirect greenhouse gas impact of biofuels.

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