http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on biofuels and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/biofuels/news/ Biofuels from both food and non-food crops will be produced as a result of a research collaboration involving Brazil, Egypt and Sudan.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/biofuels/sudan-sets-its-sights-on-biofuels.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_biofuelsThu, 25 Jun 2009 03:38:17 GMTBiofuel crops are more than twice as invasive than other plants when introduced to tropical and subtropical ecosystems, say researchers.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/biofuels/biofuel-crops-can-invade-tropical-ecosystems-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_biofuelsWed, 06 May 2009 03:12:17 GMTRenewables like solar, wind and biomass could help India meet its growing energy needs and create millions of jobs, says Anil K. Rajvanshi.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/biofuels/renewables-the-way-forward-for-india.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_biofuelsWed, 01 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMTSub-Saharan Africa is missing out on the benefits of biogas production due to a lack of local research, say researchers.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/biofuels/more-research-needed-to-tap-africa-s-biogas-potent.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_biofuelsMon, 23 Mar 2009 03:30:07 GMTVast quantities of waste straw that are usually burned could be turned into food and energy, says a leading Chinese ecologist.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/biofuels/wasted-chinese-straw-could-be-food-and-energy-sour.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_biofuelsThu, 05 Mar 2009 02:17:24 GMTThe genome of the crop sorghum has been sequenced, a move which could provide insights into its ability to tolerate hot, dry conditions.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/biofuels/scientists-crack-sorghum-s-genetic-code.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_biofuelsWed, 28 Jan 2009 06:01:49 GMTA study of the environmental and social impacts of different global energy candidates has rated biofuels as the least desirable option.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/biofuels/biofuels-bottom-of-the-heap-in-impact-study.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_biofuelsWed, 07 Jan 2009 04:07:08 GMTCoffee grounds can provide a cheap and abundant source of biodiesel, particularly in coffee-producing nations, say researchers.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/biofuels/coffee-next-in-line-as-biofuel-source-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_biofuelsWed, 31 Dec 2008 09:59:00 GMTResearchers have discovered a fungus capable of producing hydrocarbons almost identical to those found in crude oil.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/biofuels/scientists-find-biofuel-making-fungus.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_biofuelsThu, 13 Nov 2008 02:20:14 GMTThe Chilean government will fund up to 58 per cent of research and development projects aimed at producing biofuels from wood biomass.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/biofuels/chile-to-invest-us-13-million-in-biofuels-research.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_biofuelsTue, 07 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMTA new policy will increase India's biofuel production and the proportion of bio-ethanol and biodiesel in its fuels.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/biofuels/india-approves-biofuel-rise.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_biofuelsWed, 17 Sep 2008 03:43:48 GMTThe Brazilian government seeks to minimise the potential impact of biodiesel on the environment and public health, among other goals.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/biofuels/brazil-invests-us-12-million-in-biodiesel-research.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_biofuelsMon, 08 Sep 2008 08:55:26 GMTBiotechnology is only one of a set of approaches needed to solve the world's problems, says an editorial in Nature Biotechnology.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/biofuels/biotechnology-is-not-the-only-solution.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_biofuelsTue, 19 Aug 2008 04:23:18 GMTThe Kenyan courts might halt a US$370 million biofuel project, following complaints from various environmental and nomadic groups.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/biofuels/kenyan-courts-consider-terminating-biofuel-plans.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_biofuelsTue, 05 Aug 2008 03:05:59 GMTBrazilian bioenergy research has received a boost with the launch of a new research programme in São Paulo aiming to foster collaboration.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/biofuels/brazil-bioenergy-research-receives-us-46-million-b.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_biofuelsTue, 15 Jul 2008 06:07:02 GMTG8 leaders pledge to cut carbon emission levels to 50 per cent by 2050, but developing countries continue to insist on more concrete targets.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/biofuels/g8-leaders-pledge-to-halve-carbon-emissions-by-205.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_biofuelsThu, 10 Jul 2008 05:24:26 GMTChile is offering US$6 million for projects joining the private-public sectors, to develop and commercialisehigh tech biofuel.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/biofuels/chile-pushes-for-high-tech-biofuel.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_biofuelsThu, 03 Jul 2008 11:11:38 GMTVietnamese researchers are expanding the use of biogas as a sustainable energy source for the country's small businesses.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/biofuels/biogas-a-scent-of-success-for-vietnam-small-busine.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_biofuelsWed, 25 Jun 2008 05:22:48 GMTThe environmental and social costs of producing biofuels on land can be avoided by farming seaweed, says Ricardo Radulovich.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/biofuels/take-biofuel-crops-off-the-land-and-grow-them-at-s.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_biofuelsFri, 06 Jun 2008 11:51:50 GMTScientists have developed a method that boosts the yield and slashes the cost of producing biogas from rice-harvest waste.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/biofuels/researchers-boost-yields-of-rice-waste-biofuel-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_biofuelsMon, 02 Jun 2008 04:57:56 GMT http://www.scidev.net/images/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/