Biofuel

Is cooking oil really the future of flying—or a distraction?

Environment

Is cooking oil really the future of flying—or a distraction?

Is cooking oil really the future of flying—or a distraction?

Photos show a climate change crisis unfolding—and hope for the future

Environment
Planet Possible

Photos show a climate change crisis unfolding—and hope for the future

Photos show a climate change crisis unfolding—and hope for the future

Can science solve the seaweed problem on Mexican beaches?

Travel

Can science solve the seaweed problem on Mexican beaches?

Can science solve the seaweed problem on Mexican beaches?

Bali fights for its beautiful beaches by rethinking waste, plastic trash

Science
Planet or Plastic?

Bali fights for its beautiful beaches by rethinking waste, plastic trash

Bali fights for its beautiful beaches by rethinking waste, plastic trash

Biofuels, explained

Biofuels, explained

Biofuels, explained

The Value of Sugar Palm in Indonesia

Great Energy Challenge

The Value of Sugar Palm in Indonesia

The Value of Sugar Palm in Indonesia

Biofuels Quiz, Part 2

Biofuels Quiz, Part 2

Biofuels Quiz, Part 2

You know that liquids squeezed and distilled from plants are powering cars and trucks around the world, but how much do you really know about biofuel?

Biofuels Quiz, Part 1

Biofuels Quiz, Part 1

Biofuels Quiz, Part 1

You know that liquids squeezed and distilled from plants are powering cars and trucks around the world, but how much do you really know about biofuel?

NG Explorer Culhane Shows Garbage-Energy Isn’t Science Fiction

Great Energy Challenge

NG Explorer Culhane Shows Garbage-Energy Isn’t Science Fiction

NG Explorer Culhane Shows Garbage-Energy Isn’t Science Fiction

In Sao Paulo, Experts Eye the Future for Brazil’s Energy Mix

Great Energy Challenge

In Sao Paulo, Experts Eye the Future for Brazil’s Energy Mix

In Sao Paulo, Experts Eye the Future for Brazil’s Energy Mix

Production Begins at Second U.S. Cellulosic Biofuel Facility

Great Energy Challenge

Production Begins at Second U.S. Cellulosic Biofuel Facility

Production Begins at Second U.S. Cellulosic Biofuel Facility

"Fantasy" of Fuel From Corn Waste Gets Big U.S. Test

"Fantasy" of Fuel From Corn Waste Gets Big U.S. Test

"Fantasy" of Fuel From Corn Waste Gets Big U.S. Test

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