Food versus Fuel: Native Plants Make Better Ethanol
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 - 18:30
in Mathematics & Economics
A mix of perennial grasses and herbs might offer the best chance for the U.S. to produce a sustainable biofuel, according to the results of a new study. But making that dream a reality could harm local environments and would require developing new technology to harvest, process and convert such plant material into biofuels such as ethanol. [More]