Comments on: And Now, The Biofuel Backlash… http://earth2tech.com/2007/09/25/and-now-the-biofuel-backlash/ Helping the Earth with Technology Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:50:52 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: China Biodiesel (CBI) : The Rogue Analyst http://earth2tech.com/2007/09/25/and-now-the-biofuel-backlash/#comment-2726 China Biodiesel (CBI) : The Rogue Analyst Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:13:34 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/2007/09/25/and-now-the-biofuel-backlash/#comment-2726 <p>[...] It makes biodiesel, a troublesome solution to global warming, against which a backlash is already beginning. [...]</p> [...] It makes biodiesel, a troublesome solution to global warming, against which a backlash is already beginning. [...]

]]> By: Earth2Tech » Blog Archive » Corn Ethanol Boom Fading, But Get Ready Round Two http://earth2tech.com/2007/09/25/and-now-the-biofuel-backlash/#comment-1911 Earth2Tech » Blog Archive » Corn Ethanol Boom Fading, But Get Ready Round Two Mon, 01 Oct 2007 20:31:31 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/2007/09/25/and-now-the-biofuel-backlash/#comment-1911 <p>[...] the bloom sure has started to come off the corn-based ethanol rose. We’ve been detailing the backlash against biofuels recently, and over the past few days, prominent articles in the mainstream media – The Wall [...]</p> [...] the bloom sure has started to come off the corn-based ethanol rose. We’ve been detailing the backlash against biofuels recently, and over the past few days, prominent articles in the mainstream media – The Wall [...]

]]> By: Corn Ethanol Boom Fading, But Get Ready Round Two « Earth2Tech http://earth2tech.com/2007/09/25/and-now-the-biofuel-backlash/#comment-1909 Corn Ethanol Boom Fading, But Get Ready Round Two « Earth2Tech Mon, 01 Oct 2007 20:18:32 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/2007/09/25/and-now-the-biofuel-backlash/#comment-1909 <p>[...] Wow, the bloom sure has started to come off the corn-based ethanol rose. We’ve been detailing the backlash against biofuels recently, and over the past few days, prominent articles in the mainstream media – The Wall [...]</p> [...] Wow, the bloom sure has started to come off the corn-based ethanol rose. We’ve been detailing the backlash against biofuels recently, and over the past few days, prominent articles in the mainstream media – The Wall [...]

]]> By: Earth2Tech » Blog Archive » Switchgrass Week: Ceres Raises $75M For Energy Crops http://earth2tech.com/2007/09/25/and-now-the-biofuel-backlash/#comment-1849 Earth2Tech » Blog Archive » Switchgrass Week: Ceres Raises $75M For Energy Crops Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:25:58 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/2007/09/25/and-now-the-biofuel-backlash/#comment-1849 <p>[...] everyone’s feeling the biofuel backlash, especially when it comes to cellulosic ethanol — biofuels made from non-food crops and [...]</p> [...] everyone’s feeling the biofuel backlash, especially when it comes to cellulosic ethanol — biofuels made from non-food crops and [...]

]]> By: Biofuels and pornography: time to reconsider the EU’s biofuels policies? « 3E Intelligence http://earth2tech.com/2007/09/25/and-now-the-biofuel-backlash/#comment-1845 Biofuels and pornography: time to reconsider the EU’s biofuels policies? « 3E Intelligence Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:50:01 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/2007/09/25/and-now-the-biofuel-backlash/#comment-1845 <p>[...] Earth2Tech: “And now, the biofuel backlash“ [...]</p> [...] Earth2Tech: “And now, the biofuel backlash“ [...]

]]> By: Switchgrass Week: Ceres Raises $75M for Energy Crops « Earth2Tech http://earth2tech.com/2007/09/25/and-now-the-biofuel-backlash/#comment-1828 Switchgrass Week: Ceres Raises $75M for Energy Crops « Earth2Tech Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:28:41 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/2007/09/25/and-now-the-biofuel-backlash/#comment-1828 <p>[...] No Comments Posted September 27th, 2007 at 8:28 am in Startups Not everyone’s feeling the biofuel backlash, especially when it comes to cellulosic ethanol — biofuels made from non-food crops and [...]</p> [...] No Comments Posted September 27th, 2007 at 8:28 am in Startups Not everyone’s feeling the biofuel backlash, especially when it comes to cellulosic ethanol — biofuels made from non-food crops and [...]

]]> By: Kevin Kelleher http://earth2tech.com/2007/09/25/and-now-the-biofuel-backlash/#comment-1797 Kevin Kelleher Wed, 26 Sep 2007 17:28:54 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/2007/09/25/and-now-the-biofuel-backlash/#comment-1797 <p>Jeff,</p> <p>I'm not sure I'd disagree with much of what you said. Ethanol is evolving as a biofuel, but when someone who won the Nobel for his study of greenhouse gases says it can be more harmful than gasoline we should take notice. My point was that there is a danger in overreacting, that instead of looking at this and saying all ethanol is bad, we should start focusing more on the right kinds of ethanol.</p> Jeff,

I’m not sure I’d disagree with much of what you said. Ethanol is evolving as a biofuel, but when someone who won the Nobel for his study of greenhouse gases says it can be more harmful than gasoline we should take notice. My point was that there is a danger in overreacting, that instead of looking at this and saying all ethanol is bad, we should start focusing more on the right kinds of ethanol.

]]> By: Jeff http://earth2tech.com/2007/09/25/and-now-the-biofuel-backlash/#comment-1784 Jeff Wed, 26 Sep 2007 08:38:29 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/2007/09/25/and-now-the-biofuel-backlash/#comment-1784 <p>Look, Ethanol is not perfect, but it is the start of the journey away from our addiction to gasoline powered engines. It will evolve over the comming years. In the mean time the logistics infrastructure, delivery points and consumer acceptance will take hold and avail itself to the next evolutionary production process. Weather it’s bugs that eat C02 and poop alcohol or cellulistic technology or whatever……….</p> <p>There is a world political impact here as well. Wouldnt it be great if China and France had to gard the Arab Shipping channels while we get oil from Canada and the Gulf of Mexico, Coal from our own tera firma, re energize Nuclear Power and grow the rest.</p> <p>Personally, I don’t care if we power cars with photons, electrons, ethanol (E85 or higher) or compressed air……anything but gasoline. I'LL SAY IT AGAIN......... Anything but gasoline.</p> Look, Ethanol is not perfect, but it is the start of the journey away from our addiction to gasoline powered engines. It will evolve over the comming years. In the mean time the logistics infrastructure, delivery points and consumer acceptance will take hold and avail itself to the next evolutionary production process. Weather it’s bugs that eat C02 and poop alcohol or cellulistic technology or whatever……….

There is a world political impact here as well. Wouldnt it be great if China and France had to gard the Arab Shipping channels while we get oil from Canada and the Gulf of Mexico, Coal from our own tera firma, re energize Nuclear Power and grow the rest.

Personally, I don’t care if we power cars with photons, electrons, ethanol (E85 or higher) or compressed air……anything but gasoline. I’LL SAY IT AGAIN……… Anything but gasoline.

]]> By: Jim Beyer http://earth2tech.com/2007/09/25/and-now-the-biofuel-backlash/#comment-1771 Jim Beyer Tue, 25 Sep 2007 21:59:21 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/2007/09/25/and-now-the-biofuel-backlash/#comment-1771 <p>Methane (including renewable methane) produces virtually no NOx emissions. The first certified SULEV car by the state of California was the Honda GX, a car that runs on natural gas.</p> Methane (including renewable methane) produces virtually no NOx emissions. The first certified SULEV car by the state of California was the Honda GX, a car that runs on natural gas.

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