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Continued progress in advanced biofuels relies on the RFS

Jim Greenwood

There is widespread agreement among experts, policy makers and the public that the United States must overcome its addiction to fossil fuels to protect the environment and for reasons of national security. As in any addiction, interventions are necessary to break bad habits. Fortunately, in 2007 Congress expanded the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), requiring increased production and use of renewable fuels from multiple sources. American companies are making steady progress in creating advanced plant-based fuels. Read More >

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Raising the Stakes in Biotech

JimGreenwood

Small biotech companies continue to struggle to obtain funding as capital markets remain tight. The S&P downgrade may create even tighter credit markets and raise the cost of available credit, for small and large companies. To the extent that the downgrade leads capital flows out of the U.S., that hurts biotech. Biotech’s contributions to the world are critically needed. Our industry holds great promise for curing and treating many prevalent diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, cancer, Read More >

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