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Liquid fuels

Ethanol: Off the radar, but bigger than ever

Environment

Ethanol isn’t in the news much anymore, But in recent years the corn-based fuel industry has grown beyond expectations. With gas prices on the rise, ethanol may be ready for a come back.

America set to become a net exporter of petroleum fuel products

Development & Education

Bugs engineered to make biofuels

Environment

California’s low-carbon diet

Environment

Efforts to Reinvigorate Sugar Ethanol for Cars in Brazil

Business, Economics and Jobs

Hurricane Sandy Gets New Yorkers on their Bikes

Development & Education

Transportation has been a huge challenge for New Yorkers this week. But many New Yorkers have been getting around on bikes. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Caroline Samponaro Director of Bicycle Advocacy at Transportation Alternatives in New York City.

Natural Gas Converts

At the beginning of the year a new law went into effect in New York State that encourages businesses to convert diesel and gasoline powered trucks to cleaner burning natural gas. The new law also offers companies tax credits. Steve Curwood speaks with David Vandor about these new incentives. , a consultant to alternative fuel […]

The World

New at the Pumps: Manganese Gasoline

The Environmental Protection Agency has not had time to assess it, and in the meantime the Ethyl Corporation is promoting its new product, the fuel additive M.M.T., derived from the metal manganese. Dan Grossman reports on the latest controversy at the gas pumps.

The World

Fungal Fuel

Scientists find a relative of athlete’s foot  ? and truffles  ? that makes diesel fuel.

Fuel From Thin Air

Scientists are working on a technology that will trap carbon dioxide from the air, treat it electro-chemically and convert it into gasoline.