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Bringing Biofuels to the Pump

This new report from the National Resources Defense Council presents an aggressive plan for ending America's oil dependence.

Investing in Biofuels

Jim Greenwood on Biofuels from the BioWorld Biofuels Report: Market Realities, Perspectives and Challenges

Biotechnology for Pollution Prevention

The EPA released a State of the Science Report detailing how biotechnology is enabling the transition from petroleum to a biobased economy, making possible materials and products that are renewable, environmentally friendly, and widely available.

From Pacific Rim Summit: International Developments in Algae Commercialization
BioBytes 106 - What are biofuels?

Dr. Targan explains how biotechnology is helping to reduce our carbon footprint through the production of biofuels, which are  manufactured from various renewable resources found  naturally in our environment.  

BioBytes 101 - What is biotechnology?

This video provides a basic overview of biotechnology and its many applications in our daily lives.

BioBytes 102 - What are biomaterials?

Learn how materials, such as plastic, are being developed from renewable resources like plants.

Indirect Land Use Change, Low Carbon Fuel Standards, & Cap and Trade

Biofuels have the potential to play a critical role in addressing climate change

Succinic Success
BIO World Congress: Webinar on Synthetic Biology
Let's Talk SynBio

Like any engineering cycle Synthetic Biology goes through developing specifications.

Progress in Commercial Development of Synthetic Biology Applications
Genome Synthesis and Design Futures: Implications for the US Economy
Advanced Biofuel Companies Working to Meet RFS
Podcast: John Pierce, VP, DuPont Discusses Sustainability and Biofuels

Letters, Testimony & Comments

BIO Comments on U.S. EPA's Draft Guidance for E85 Flexible Fuel Vehicle Weighting Factor
April 23 2013
  April 22, 2013 Air and Radiation Docket              ...
BIO Comments on U.S. EPA's Proposed Rule on the 2013 Renewable Fuel Standards
April 23 2013
  April 5, 2013 Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center      Environmental Protection Agency...
BIO Comments on U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce's White Paper Reviewing the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)
April 23 2013
  April 5, 2013 The Honorable Fred Upton    Chairman         ...
The Renewable Fuels Standard: A Successful Federal Policy that Must Be Defended
October 18 2012
A keynote Address by James C. Greenwood, President & CEO of BIO, to RETECH 2012 in Washington, DC on October 18, 2012. When Admiral...
Biofuels Producers Coordinating Council Asks President Obama to Stay the Course on RFS
August 27 2012
Dear Mr. President, The drought impacting the United States has already caused millions of dollars in economic damages to rural America...
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Press Releases

BIO Thanks Representatives for Energy Title Amendment to Farm Bill
May 16 2013
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today thanked Reps. Timothy Walz (D-Minn.), Cheri Bustos (D-Ill.), Ann...
BIO Thanks Senate Agriculture Committee for Passing Farm Bill
May 15 2013
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today thanked Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Thad Cochran (R-Miss.)...
BIO Urges Congress to Include Renewable Chemicals in Farm Bill Energy Title Programs
May 3 2013
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today wrote leaders of the House and Senate Agricultural Committees...
BIO Responds to House Energy & Commerce White Paper on Renewable Fuel Standard
April 30 2013
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today submitted comments to the House Energy & Commerce Committee...
BIO Applauds MLP Parity Act; Thanks House and Senate Sponsors
April 25 2013
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today applauded the introduction of the Master Limited Partnership...
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