During the two day Brownfields Conference where a number of topics are being discussed the word switchgrass is thrown around a lot. From Wordnik.com. [13 Top Stories, Sports and Weather] Reference
"Cellulosic ethanol" would use non-food plants such as switchgrass, which is one of the most promising bioenergy crops. From Wordnik.com. [msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines] Reference
It's widely believed that a grass plant called switchgrass may work well for this, but it's never been domesticated. From Wordnik.com. [Daily News & Analysis] Reference
What caught my eye was switchgrass, which is grows in the US, grows fast and (also according to wikipedia) "for every unit of energy input, switchgrass yields four units out". From Wordnik.com. [Energy Economics and Politics, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty] Reference
Other ‘biofuels’ such as switchgrass are even worse. From Wordnik.com. [Vilsack Picked for Agriculture Secretary - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com] Reference
Many of these species, such as switchgrass and Miscanthus exhibit high yields because photorespiration is reduced. From Wordnik.com. [Photosynthesis] Reference
He is going to promote alternative fuels, and alternative sources such as switchgrass to invigorate this district. From Wordnik.com. [Waldo Jaquith - Virginia tobacco production by year.] Reference
Meanwhile, a much greater effort is needed to produce ethanol from cellulosic sources such as switchgrass, a feedstock that is not used for food. From Wordnik.com. [Lester Brown: Ethanol From Corn Is Not the Solution] Reference
A number of projects are exploring ways to use biomass such as switchgrass and short-rotation wood crops like willows to make electricity by cofiring them with coal. From Wordnik.com. [Fact Sheet On Executive Order For Bio Based Products A] Reference
Gore now supports so-called second-generation technologies that do not compete with food -- using farm waste or non-food sources such as switchgrass to make ethanol. From Wordnik.com. [Al Gore: I shouldn't have supported corn-based ethanol] Reference
Taking cellulose from plants that grow natively, such as switchgrass and poplar trees, doesn't require fertilizer--sparing the use of petroleum to transport and spread. From Wordnik.com. [Go yellow? Soon ethanol may not just be from corn] Reference
Taking cellulose from plants that grow natively, such as switchgrass and poplar trees, doesn't require fertilizer -- sparing the use of petroleum to transport and spread. From Wordnik.com. [Go yellow? Soon ethanol may not just be from corn] Reference
A more promising solution is to make ethanol from cellulose instead of starches and sugars—using plants such as switchgrass and organic waste instead of corn and sugarcane. From Wordnik.com. [Could Production Of More Ethanol Leave Us Wanting? | Impact Lab] Reference
Many crops grown specifically for biofuels, such as switchgrass, pass the test easily. From Wordnik.com. [t r u t h o u t] Reference
In addition, burning biomass such as switchgrass at various industrial plants added another. From Wordnik.com. [linkfilter.net - fresh links] Reference
Other forms of biomass - such as switchgrass or inedible corn stalks - can also be used to make biofuels. From Wordnik.com. [Daily News & Analysis] Reference
The ESA report recommends native perennial crops -- such as switchgrass -- as an inexpensive feedstock option. From Wordnik.com. [EcoEarth.Info Environment RSS Newsfeed] Reference
However, other forms of biomass-such as switchgrass or inedible corn stalks-can also be used to make biofuels. From Wordnik.com. [R&D Mag - News] Reference
However, other forms of biomass - such as switchgrass or inedible corn stalks - can also be used to make biofuels. From Wordnik.com. [PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories] Reference
Ethanol, which in the future may come from cellulosic sources such as switchgrass and wood chips, is promoted by its advocates as a. From Wordnik.com. [msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines] Reference
Biofuel study looks at cost to wildlife and environmental diversity crops such as switchgrass and forage sorghum isn't the question, said a scientist. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Articles related to Regional wage boards grant wage hike in Zambo, C. Visayas] Reference
Its first funded study will examine the region's capacity to produce perennial bioenergy crops such as switchgrass, alfalfa or even prickly pear cactus. From Wordnik.com. [Aspen Times - Top Stories] Reference
It also confirms the target of blending 16 billion gallons per year by 2022 of cellulosic ethanol made from substances such as switchgrass and agricultural waste. From Wordnik.com. [Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming RSS Newsfeed] Reference
The government plans to increase initiatives that will help increase production of cellulosic ethanol derived from non-food crops such as switchgrass and woodchips. From Wordnik.com. [ICTSD] Reference
It also called for corn ethanol to emit 20\% fewer greenhouse gases than gasoline, and ethanol made from crops such as switchgrass or wood chips to release 60\% less. From Wordnik.com. [t r u t h o u t] Reference
A recent study concluded that 50 million U.S. acres of cropland and pasture could be used for the production of perennial grasses, such as switchgrass, for biofuel feedstock. From Wordnik.com. [Newswise: Latest News] Reference
The report said that "cellulosic" species - such as switchgrass - are a better option for curbing emissions than corn because they don't require annual replowing and planting. From Wordnik.com. [Earth News, Earth Science, Energy Technology, Environment News] Reference
So we can use more solar power, more wind power, more biofuels -- not just corn but also switchgrass. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 13, 2006] Reference
LUI: The company developed organisms that convert corn and switchgrass into a plastic-like substance. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Sep 1, 2007] Reference
Energy: Price of switchgrass-based ethanol now cheaper than gasoline, even without government subsidies. From Wordnik.com. [News From The Future] Reference
In five years, the market -- I'm being -- if the market is telling me to grow switchgrass, we'll grow switchgrass. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 25, 2009] Reference
We're not yet ready to bring these other forms of ethanol production like cellulosic ethanol from switchgrass on line. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Apr 24, 2008] Reference
However, GM plans to leapfrog switchgrass and invest in making ethanol from waste materials such as pulp and even used tires. From Wordnik.com. [GM invests in cellulosic ethanol] Reference
I think we should make ethanol out of switchgrass or out of other residue from plants, but not use good food to make gasoline. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Apr 25, 2008] Reference
Every other auto show this year has been overrun with futuristic plug-in electric Chevys and switchgrass burning Biofuel Ferraris. From Wordnik.com. [Heavy Metal?] Reference
NATHANIEL GREENE, NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL: There are so many ways that we can make it, switchgrass, corn kernels, wood chips. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Apr 19, 2006] Reference
Those farms that are having a tough time, they can start growing switchgrass for -- to create the next generation of cellulosic ethanol. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 1, 2008] Reference
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