Monday, March 31, 2008

Large Trucking Fleets Continue To Switch Over To Biodiesel

Despite recent news regarding the price of soybeans, soybean land, and thus the price of biodiesel rising, many fleet operators continue to outfit their fleets to run on biodiesel. Whatever their motivation, this is a great move to make. Companies that lead by example doing the right thing are companies that deserve high praise in the private sector. Here's to more companies making this decision.

Truckers Protest High Fuel Prices In Pennsylvania

Hundred of truck drivers slowed traffic to a crawl as they drove around the state capitol building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania protesting high fuel prices. Pennsylvania has been getting a lot of attention lately due to their upcoming Democratic primary and the issue is being put to the candidates whenever they come through. Here is the story on the trucker's issues and the politicians' responses.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

A Bad Sign For The Biodiesel Industry

A biodiesel plant in Southern Minnesota has temporarily suspended operations. The reason for this step is the sudden high price in soybean oil which is the key ingredient in their biodiesel production process. This is doubly bad, not only for the alternative fuels market but for the local job market their near the plant.

Rising Fuel Prices - Even Alternative Ones - Affect Farmers

Farmers, by the nature of their business, have to have their product delivered on time, if they don't it will spoil and be worthless. The rising cost of fuel has allowed many commuters and businesses to revamp or take a different approach in their travel or shipping strategy. Farmers don't have that luxury, they have to get their goods to market. Most farms run on diesel and with the rising cost of regular and biodiesel it is making it extremely difficult for farmers to get their product to market and remain profitable.

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Saturday, March 22, 2008

Biodiesel Introduced To Small Canadian Island

Here is a story about the introduction of Biodiesel ton one small island in Canada. How did it happen? Who was behind it? How has it been received? A nice look at the real world possibilities of a product like Biodiesel.

Yet Another Benefit Of Biodiesel - Farmland Prices On The Rise

It is being reported that the price being paid for farmland in the midwestern United States is on the rise, approaching record levels in some areas. Part of this is attributable to the increased demand for soy beans and other crops used in the production of biodiesel and other alternative fuels. Yet another benefit of biodiesel!

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Multiple Factors Make Europe A Prime Destination For American Biodiesel

United States Manufacturers of Biodiesel and other alternative fuels are turning their eyes toward Europe as a place to sell or market their product. With the dollar being weak against the Euro and the demand for Biodiesel rising on the European continent, it has become quite profitable to ship and sell biofuel across the Atlantic. Another benefit is that many European countries offer tax incentives for green fuels that are coming into their marketplace.

Mississippi Biofuel Producer Eyes This Summer For Exporting To Start

A Vicksburg, Mississippi company states that exportation of Ethanol should begin this summer. This is a large undertaking and a great sign of economic viability for the alternative fuel industry. Their location near the water and proximity to both rail and ship transport options give them a huge advantage over more remotely located biofuel ventures. Truly an exciting time to be involved with alternative fuel in Mississippi.

Sunday, March 09, 2008

Good Grain Market Not So Good For Biodiesel Supporters In Kansas

The price of grain has been rising over the last year or more and though that is excellent news for the farmers raising the crop, it isn't working out so well for those in Kansas who were looking to make a move towards Biodiesel production. With the price of grain being higher, it means that any Biodiesel manufactured from that product would cost significantly more than regular diesel fuel. Exploring options and finding a way to integrate alternative fuels into our current marketplace is going to be one of the biggest challenges for this movement.

Controversy Surrounds The Use Of The Jatropha Plant

There is controversy surrounding some proponents of Biodiesel. A number of people think that the use of Jatropha as a green fuel plant may be the answer for those who live in the more arid areas of the world. while it is true that the Jatropha plant has the ability to grow in areas that don't support many other crops, there are downsides to be wary of as well (as detailed in this, one of many letters-to-the-editor written around the world).

Thursday, March 06, 2008

Controversial Book Attacks Alternative Fuels

The New York Times recently reviewed the controversial book 'Gusher of Lies' by Robert Bryce that attacks pretty much every type of alternative fuel on the horizon. Bryce also goes after the political right in this book condemning our system as a whole.

Wednesday, March 05, 2008

Use A Carbon Calculator To Find Out Your Environmental Impact

Use A Carbon Calculator To Find Out Your Environmental Impact

Many people today are affected by the news of greenhouse gases and how they alter the environment negatively. There are many solutions on how people can, on a daily basis, alter their lifestyles and lessen the impact their lives put on our planet. Some people recycle while others live in homes that are completely self-sufficient when it comes to their power supply. Others fall somewhere in between those two examples. The amount of things you can change about your home to lessen your impact on the world are huge. But, how can you be less of a burden on the environment when you travel away from home?

There are many ways you can both lessen your impact as well as make up for your impact, one such way is by looking into a carbon offset program. You can determine your approximate contribution of carbon to the environment by using a carbon calculator. This type of calculator allows you to input your mode of travel (by air or by car) and amount of miles you will be traveling, it then computes the amount of carbon that you are responsible for unleashing into the world and shows possible ways to make up for it. This is a very useful tool to use both realistically, but also as a great example to explain to someone how we all impact our environment on a sometimes daily basis.

Through proper education on carbon emissions and carbon credits, we can all make this world a better place to live. Learn about the impact you make and then share your knowledge with your friends and relatives so we can truly find a remedy to the environmental problems that each of us is a little bit responsible for.

Missouri To Plant More Soybeans And Less Corn This Year

Due in part to the demands on the market made by producers of biodiesel and ethanol, farmers in the state of Missouri will actually plant more soybeans than corn this year. This is a sign that farmers are embracing the future as well.

Portable Biodiesel Field Test Kit

A UK company has developed a portable biodiesel field test kit. Though biodiesel production is relatively simple, there are a number of variables that come into play during production that can change the output. This development should make testing easier.