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Could algae step in when (affordable) oil runs out?

Back in the heyday of the muscle car, even the fuels had a macho air (“Put a tiger in your tank.”) It’s hard to imagine a similar campaign these days, considering how much corn now ends up in the average … Continue reading

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Tequila gives new biofuel crops a shot

The desert plants used to distil tequila could cut emissions from transport by providing an important new biofuel crop, according to new research. “Agave has a huge advantage, as it can grow in marginal or desert land, not on arable … Continue reading

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