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February 3, 2012
A weekly look at sustainable bioenergy, farm, and forest policy issues
Investment in the Bioeconomy Could Boost U.S. and Global Job Growth Significantly
Boosting investment in the production of ethanol from agricultural residues could be a win-win for the U.S. and global economy, energy security and the environment. But supportive government policies will be needed to help make it happen.
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Senate Agriculture Committee Announces Hearing on Farm Bill Energy Programs
Will federal programs critical to the development of sustainable bioenergy and the bioeconomy be renewed in the next Farm Bill? The authorization for current programs will expire at the end of 2012. The Senate Agriculture Committee will start hearings soon.
Science Panel Continues Review of EPA Bioenergy Carbon Accounting Framework
The Biogenic Carbon Emissions Panel of the EPA Science Advisory Board continued its deliberations last week. At stake is whether and how EPA will regulate CO2 emissions from stationary bioenergy systems such as biopower plants, ethanol refineries, and pulp and paper mills that use biomass residues for heat and power. The panel reviewed and received public comments on its draft report which assesses the EPA’s proposed framework for accounting for CO2 emissions.
Writer: Ned Stowe
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