Industrial & Environmental

U.S. Economic Impact of Advanced Biofuels Production

Total job creation, accounting for economic multiplier effects, could reach 123,000 in 2012, 383,000 in 2016, and 807,000 by 2022.

Economic Impact of Advanced Biofuels

A new report shows that continuing to build advanced biofuels production capacity can create thousands of new jobs throughout the economy, contributing to U.S. economic growth and increasing energy security.

U.S. Economic Impact of Advanced Biofuels Production

Large Volumes of Cellulosic Biofuels Can Be Sustainably Produced by 2030

Large-scale production of advanced biofuels beyond the level of the Renewable Fuel Standard is achievable and sustainable by 2030.

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions through Industrial Biotechnology and Biorefining

In a presentation at International Science Attachés Briefing, Matthew Carr outlines how the "third wave" in biotechnology can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Safety and Ethical Aspects of Synthetic Biology

SYNBIOSAFE is a project in Europe to research the safety and ethical aspects of synthetic biology, and aims to proactively stimulate a debate on these issues.

BIO Roundtable on Biofuel Life Cycle Analyses Under the Renewable Fuel Standard

Synthetic Biology An Overview and Recommendations for Anticipating and Addressing Emerging Risks

This article by Denise Caruso of The Hybrid Vigor Institute discusses a lengthy list of potential risks, as well as broad scientific and social concerns,in the field of synthetic biology.

Patenting Trends and Innovation in Industrial Biotechnology

With these benefits increasing demand for industrial biotechnology products and processes, this study uses patent data, survey results, and technology and firm level data from emerging sectors of industrial biotechnology to paint a detailed picture of innovation in the field.

Industrial Biotech: Enabling a More Sustainable Future

Synthetic Biology: Can We Make Biology Easy to Engineer?

Biofuels Help Reduce Transportation Fuel Costs

As fuel prices continue to rise, experts say one technology could help put the brakes on what we pay at the pump: Biofuels.

Guide to Biotechnology 2008

We have used the biological processes of microorganisms for 6,000 years to make useful food products, such as bread and cheese, and to preserve dairy products.

Bloggers Discuss Biofuels

BIO recently hosted a conference call for bloggers interested in the topic of biofuels.