Monday, August 23, 2010
Ramping up biofuels production to replace fossil fuels and provide a significant portion of the nation's energy will require nothing short of a transformation of the U.S. agricultural, transportation and energy sectors in the next few decades, according to a bioenergy expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences. (more)
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
"We'll be relying on fossil fuels for the next several decades, but algae-based fuels could be a great way to reduce our carbon footprint," said Tom Richard, professor of agricultural and biological engineering at Penn State. (more)
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
"Global Sustainable Bioenergy: Feasibility and Implementation Paths" is a response to confusion and uncertainty on whether the world should look to bioenergy -- biofuels, heat and electricity -- as a prominent factor in meeting global energy needs. Scientists from around the world are joining forces to seek resolution of issues related to sustainable production of energy from biomass. (more)
Monday, December 15, 2008
Renewable energy has become a hot topic now that the world's population is increasing and fossil fuels are declining. More now than ever before, we are talking about alternative sources of energy - with wind, solar and hydrogen options available. That's the focus of Penn State President Graham Spanier's upcoming edition of "To The Best Of My Knowledge." The live call-in program airs at 7 p.m. on Tuesday (Dec. 16) on WPSU-TV and WPSU-FM. It also airs on the Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN). (more)
