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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. 

Bloggers Discuss Biofuels

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

Letters, Testimony & Comments

The Renewable Fuels Standard: A Successful Federal Policy that Must Be Defended
October 17 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...
More than Myriad: Gene Patent Discussion Must Not Forget Industrial, Environmental, Food and Agricultural Biotech
June 11 2012
On behalf of the 23 undersigned industrial, environmental, food and agricultural biotechnology companies, we write to express our...
Agriculture Energy Coalition Letter to House and Senate Agriculture Committees
April 6 2012
  Dear Senators Stabenow and Roberts and Representatives Lucas and Peterson: The U.S. is experiencing strong growth in the...
EPA Should Deny Petition to Waive Renewable Fuel Standard Obligations
February 16 2012
The Honorable Lisa P. Jackson Administrator Environmental Protection Agency Ariel Rios Building 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W....
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Press Releases

BIO Welcomes EPA Final Rule on New Advanced and Cellulosic Biofuels
February 26 2013
On Friday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued long-awaited approval for new feedstocks and biofuel...
BIO World Congress to Address Industrial Biotech’s Role in Building a Biobased Economy
February 21 2013
BIO announces plenary session program for 2013 World Congress   The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO...
BIO President & CEO Greenwood Restates Call to Arms for Renewable Fuels
February 6 2013
Contrary to the assertions of the oil refiners, advanced biofuels are now a reality, BIO President & CEO Jim...
Nominations Open for the BIO George Washington Carver Award for Innovation in Industrial Biotech
February 6 2013
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced that it is accepting nominations for the annual George...
BIO Welcomes 2013 Renewable Fuel Standard Rules
January 31 2013
The Renewable Fuel Standard continues to ensure that the U.S. fuel market will be open to advanced and cellulosic...
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