biofuel

Canola's low pour point and high oil content make it an ideal candidate for biodiesel. One kilogram of canola seeds, center, produces the amount of oil in the flask on the left.

Environmental benefits of biofuels are overblown, says UM researcher

Stateside Staff

From ethanol made with corn to diesel fuel made from soy beans, the agriculture industry loves biofuels.The Environmental Protection Agency is also…

Environment & Climate Change

How to turn beer, manure, rotten milk, and chocolate-covered cherries into electricity

Lindsey Smith

When you find an anaerobic digester in Michigan, they’re usually set up on large scale dairy farms.Michigan State University has a good YouTube video…

Environment & Climate Change

MSU study celebrates marriage of algae gene to a weed

Michigan Radio Newsroom

Michigan State University researchers are celebrating the marriage of a weed and an algae gene -- and its value as a potential biofuel. The team found…