Fueled by chocolate: Ghana’s newest biofuel
Researchers in Ghana are testing a system that will turn cocoa into biofuel — but don’t worry — it uses...
Green school in Bali shows students how to live sustainably
The goals of the Green School are anything but small, yet they are simple: take care of the local community and...
Dunkin’ Donuts unveils a tiny home powered by recycled coffee grounds
Now this is one sweet tiny home! Dunkin' Donuts has long claimed that ¨America Runs on Dunkin'," but now, the...
Scientists reveal new technique to make biofuel from mushroom waste
Researchers at the National University of Singapore have discovered a revolutionary way to transform mushroom waste...
World’s first biofuel flight between the US and Australia powered by mustard seeds
The world's first biofuel flight between the United States and Australia landed in Melbourne after a 15-hour trip....
London buses swap out diesel for a coffee-based biofuel
Brits may prefer tea, but their busses will be getting a buzz from coffee. U.K. startup bio-bean, Shell, and Argent...
Bicycle highway in the Netherlands built using recycled toilet paper
People in the Netherlands use an estimated 180,000 tons of toilet paper every year. Because this amounts to a lot...
London’s sewer-dwelling ‘fatberg’ will be converted into biofuel
IT's not the only monster lurking in the sewers. Beneath the streets of London lies the now-notorious "fatberg,"...
Startup is developing kelp farms in the open ocean to make carbon-neutral biofuel
Could a robotic kelp farm offer an alternative fuel for cars or jets? The founders behind Marine BioEnergy hope...
Breakthrough algae strain produces twice as much biofuel
Scientists have been working since the 1970's to transform algae into biofuel. Now a new breakthrough could make...
New biofuel from wastewater slashes vehicle CO2 emissions by 80%
An innovative new project called LIFE+ Methamorphosis is pioneering a new sustainable biofuel for cars. Car company...
Africa’s newest sustainable biofuel grows on trees
Until recently, the indigenous Croton megalocarpus tree common to central and east Africa was used mainly for firewood....
Watch a Boeing 737 and a Tesla Model S battle it out
Who would win a race between a Boeing 737-800 and a Tesla Model S P90D, described as the “quickest four door...
Help raise awareness for bioenergy by sharing this infographic
Want to help raise awareness for bioenergy? Between April 11th and 22nd, 2016, you can participate in a campaign...
World’s first farm to grow food and fuel in the desert opens in Abu Dhabi
The world's first research facility to grow both food and fuel just opened in the United Arab Emirates. Located...
Cutting-edge MIT research converts carbon emissions into usable liquid fuel
What if our carbon emissions could actually minimize our carbon footprint? Chemical engineers from MIT have made...
Freeway Algae Garden Turns CO2 Emissions into Energy in Switzerland
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Boeing Opens Groundbreaking Cooking Oil to Aviation Biofuel Pilot Plant in China
Boeing was the first company to fly a biofuel-powered aircraft across the Pacific Ocean, and now the company is...
This Gigantic Solar Hourglass Could Power 1,000 Danish Homes
What do you get when you combine public art with renewable energy? That's exactly what the Land Art Generator Initiative...
14-Year-Old’s Biofuel Breakthrough Boosts Algae Production 500%
Algae could provide an endless source of biofuel, however current production methods tend to be costly and time-intensive...
Looking for an Eco-Friendly Way to Fuel Your Car? Make Your Own Biodiesel!
Gas prices continue to rise, and things are not getting better as far as oil resources are concerned. Fracking,...
Audi and Global Bioenergies Turn Sugar into a Sweet Biofuel Alternative
Sugar is classically one of the very worst things you can put in a car's gas tank but that has not stopped Audi...
Bioengineered E.coli Bacteria Poops Out Petroleum
Image via Shutterstock The last few years have shown that bacteria can "poop out" some mighty useful (and valuable)...
Algorithmic ‘Printed’ Fields Could Make Farms More Productive and Resilient
As Gizmodo points out, combination planting isn't exactly a new technique; planting different crops in close proximity...
16-Year-Old Develops a New Way to Turn Algae into Fuel
While other 16-year-olds were watching TV and hanging out with their friends, St. Petersburg, Florida-native Evie Sobczak...
Researchers Design Synthetic Trees to Produce Algal Biofuels and Water
In the global effort to wean ourselves from fossil fuels, scientists have been looking towards algal biofuels as...
Scientists Engineer Algae to Make Nanocellulose for Biofuel and Supermaterials
If you like vinegar, kombucha, durable textiles, and also enjoy driving your car, then welcome to the future of...
Concrete Made with Biofuel Waste is Strong, Durable, and Has a Lower Carbon Footprint
Photo via Shutterstock In the crusade to cut global CO2 emissions, we tend look to power plants, cars, and manufacturing....
Cal Poly Project Produces Energy and Purifies Water Using Algae and Human Waste
Photo via Shutterstock The Keystone XL pipeline has some big competition, and it is coming from a number of...
New Urban Algae System Generates Energy While Cleaning Wastewater in Paris
Rendering from Axel Schoenert Architecture Ennesys, a Paris-based energy systems company and OriginOil, an American...