From a quick look at climate headlines, it’s hard to miss that the global aviation industry poses a knotty problem. Today, jet planes contribute around 2% of global emissions—a share which is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years. In response, activists have launched no-holds-barred campaigns to stop people from flying. With all the attention […]
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Investment in new soy uses provides better show environment and drives soybean demand. The nation’s largest outdoor farm show, the Farm Progress Show, will showcase new sustainable technology at the Varied Industries Tent this year. A new asphalt pad, created using soy asphalt technology, will stretch from West Avenue to Central Avenue, covering nearly 43,600
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USEPA is authorized under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) to offer funding assistance to accelerate the upgrade, retrofit, and turnover of the legacy diesel fleet. USEPA anticipates awarding a total of approximately $115 million under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): $58 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 funding and $57 million in FY
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The American Lung Association’s Biobased Academy® is now live for fleet use. The ALA’s new comprehensive online training program educates fleet and facility professionals and technicians on the operational, health, safety, and environmental benefits of biobased fleet, facilities, and grounds products. The American Lung Association offers this program with the United Soybean Board. “The American Lung Association is proud to
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The shipping industry is turning to biodiesel as a solution to meet carbon reduction goals. The International Maritime Organization has pledged to be carbon neutral by 2050 and cut emissions by 15 percent this decade. Dr. Robert Moorcroft is a carbon reduction scientist working with the port authority in Detroit to calculate a baseline. “Biodiesel
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By James Mintert and Michael Langemeier, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture Farmers were asked several questions focused on renewable energy in March of 2023. When asked to look ahead five years, nearly half of respondents said they expected the renewable diesel industry to be larger than it is today, while only 25% expected growth in
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A Michigan lawmaker says his newly introduced bill will help incentivize demand and educate consumers about biodiesel. Representative John Fitzgerald tells Brownfield the bipartisan legislation provides retail fuel operators a tax credit for selling higher blends of biodiesel, like B5+ and B11+. “This is kind of two-pronged as it helps growers produce soybeans and it
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Experts to report on new initiatives during July 26 event on Detroit River FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DETROIT, Michigan (July 24, 2023) – During a boat tour of the Detroit River July 26, invited state legislators, city officials, media and clean air stakeholders will learn about new initiatives to improve air quality and support more sustainable
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The market for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) — which can be made from corn and soybean oil — is set to skyrocket in the near future, according to a new report from Exactitude Consultancy. While the global SAF market’s valued at more than $84 million in 2022, the report projects it to reach more than $9.7 billion
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Lowering carbon emissions has become more than just an industry trend. For several years, carriers, shippers and brokers across all modes have become increasingly focused on reducing carbon emissions. It’s just good business practice in a competitive landscape where customers are looking to reduce their scope 3 emissions and to be in compliance with requirements.
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