The environment

Amyris has been awarded with a three year, multi-million dollar contract from US DOE to advance the manufacturing of cellulose-derived farnesene.

Advocates celebrate the 11 year anniversary of America’s most successful biofuels programme, the Renewable Fuel Standard.

According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a new microbial engineering technique could reduce contamination in biofermentation plants.

The AFPM has filed a petition for rulemaking with the EPA to move the point of obligation under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).

MagneGas has announced the opening of its fourth facility in order to address the demand for its unique renewable fuel.

PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division has accelerated its investment in compressed natural gas vehicles.

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport has been awarded a carbon neutral recognition from the ACA programme.

ClearSign Combustion Corporation has announced its first significant follow on order in flare application.

EIA projects that the North American share of energy generation from renewable and nuclear energy sources will grow from 38% in 2015 to 45% in 2025.

A recent study from Johnson Controls has shown, despite falling gas prices, US consumers are still placing fuel efficiency as top priority when buying a new car.

IEA data has highlighted the growth of renewable energy’s share in global energy supply, with renewables now the second largest source of global electricity production.

US Energy Department have announced US$7 million to accelerate fuel and engine co-optimisation technologies.

New clean diesel technology has been slashing truck emissions and propelling fuel savings.

AFPM’s comments focus on the consideration of whether to mandate requirements specifically for environmental, social, and governance disclosure, particularly in relation to climate change.

In Pennsylvania, carbon emissions from electricity generation decreased by almost 20% from 2005 - 2014 due to increased use of clean burning natural gas.