Sustainable Bioenergy, Farms, and Forests - December 15, 2017

Can Lawmakers Find a Middle Way on Fuel Efficiency? House Lawmakers Debate Harmonizing EPA, NHTSA Standards

On December 12, the House Energy & Commerce Committee held a hearing, “Update on the Corporate Average Fuel Economy Program (CAFE) and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Motor Vehicles.” At the heart of the debate is whether or not U.S. automakers can meet increasingly stringent fuel efficiency standards by 2025, in light of the fact that Americans are buying more SUVs and trucks than ever. Utilizing high-octane, low carbon biofuels as another way to increase fuel efficiency was also mentioned.

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Headlines:

1. Talks on Future of Ethanol Mandate End with an Ultimatum 
2. Iowa Cover Crop Incentive: "A Step in the Right Direction"
3. PA to Increase Acreage of Industrial Hemp 100-Fold Next Year 
4. NREL Research Finds a Sweet Spot for Engineering Better Cellulose-Degrading Enzymes
5. Why Zero Net Energy Farms Can Be the Next Salvo in California’s Climate Change Fight

 

 

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