U Wisconsin researchers report that solid majority supports biofuels, but not government subsidized research

In Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers are reporting that a new Badger Poll on biofuels shows that more than 60 percent support the use of biofuels, but fewer support the use of government subsidies and incentives, and support breaks on party lines between Democrats and republicans. 60 percent of Democrats support government funded research, while [...]

October 07, 2009 | Jim Lane | Comments 0

University of Wisconsin launches online survey of public perceptions of biofuels

A Life Science Communications research team at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has launched a survey on biofuels. You are invited to participate in a research study about media content and public opinion of biofuels. The survey can be taken here, and explores public opinion on biofuels, and explore perceptions about media content. In the study, [...]

March 11, 2009 | Jim Lane | Comments 0

Wisconsin researchers develop new method to create cellulosic biofuel using chemical solvents, additives

In Wisconsin, researchers at the University of Wisconsin reported a new, two step process for conversion of raw cellulose to biofuel. The researchers said that they have successfully converted biomass to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) in a single step, using a patent-pending blend of solvents and additives to dissolve the ong-chain cellulosic molecules.
The research team said that [...]

February 11, 2009 | Jim Lane | Comments 0

Didion, Utica Energy ethanol plants commit 5,000 violations of Clean Water Act, Wisconsin environmental group says

In Wisconsin, Midwest Environmental Advocates said that it intends to sue the Didion and Utica Energy ethanol plants in Cambria and Oshkosh, respectively, for a combined total of 5,000 violation s of the Clean Water Act. Midwest Environmental Advocates said that 2,000 violations were committed by Didion, relating to the dumping of contaminated wastewater into [...]

February 09, 2009 | Jim Lane | Comments 0

Wisconsin’s Renew Energy files Chapter 11; three more Wisconsin plants to file within 60 days, says report

In Wisconsin, the owners of the 130 Mgy Renew Energy corn ethanol plant in Jefferson have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to a report in Wisconsin Ag Connection. Management indicated that the filing stemmed from a refusal by the company’s lenders to renew an operating loan, as well as low ethanol prices. The chairman [...]

February 02, 2009 | Jim Lane | Comments 0

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