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A billion tons of biomass a viable goal, but at high price, new research shows
A new study from the University of Illinois concludes that very high biomass prices would be needed in order to meet the ambitious goal of replacing 30 percent of petroleum consumption in the U.S. with biofuels by 2030.
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Feb 16, 2011 |
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US does not have infrastructure to consume more ethanol
The United States doesn't have the infrastructure to meet the federal mandate for renewable fuel use with ethanol but could meet the standard with significant increases in cellulosic and next-generation biofuels, ...
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Jan 04, 2011 |
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Reducing health costs through lower food prices
(PhysOrg.com) -- A Lehigh researcher finds that lowering the cost of low-carbohydrate foods can reduce medical costs for diabetic patients.
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Oct 12, 2010 |
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Dairy producers lose productivity going organic, but can save on feed
(PhysOrg.com) -- While dairy producers can expect less milk when switching from conventional to organic production, they may be able to cut some costs on expensive feed, according to Purdue University studies.
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Feb 02, 2010 |
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New labels might decrease overall demand for milk
(PhysOrg.com) -- Recent increases in organic and hormone-free milk labeling might negatively affect sales of milk without such labels, and could lead to a decreased demand for all milk types, according to a new economic study ...
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Oct 02, 2009 |
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