Sustainable Bioenergy, Farms, and Forests - February 28, 2014 | Newsletter

A weekly look at sustainable bioenergy, farm, and forest policy issues

February 28, 2014

Managing Risks to Farms, Range and Forests in a Drier, Hotter World

Despite the two storms hitting California this week, the state is in the midst of the worst drought since record keeping began in the 19th century. Other western states are parched as well. While the disastrous 2013 wildfire may be a distant memory to some, the 2014 season is just around the corner – are our states and localities ready?

DOD Announces 20 Additional Renewable Energy Contracts

On February 21, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced 20 new renewable energy contracts as part of the Department of Defense (DOD)’s goal of generating 25 percent of its energy needs from renewable energy sources by 2025, under the National Defense Authorization Act of 2007. Lessening dependence on imported petroleum makes sense for the U.S. military, not only from an environmental perspective but primarily from a strategic one: energy security is essential to mission security.

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