The ethanol industry faced steep challenges in 2008 as corn prices touched record highs. 2009 is providing a fresh start and the possibility of a return to normalcy.
Ethanol is an environmentally friendly fuel, especially compared with petroleum-based fuels, but that doesn't mean there are no environmental risks involved in the production process. For a variety of reasons, environmental insurance should be considered when determining how best to protect a company's investment.
Genencor shares an inside view of the ethanol process, with a focus on optimizing enzyme use.
If a tree falls in the Amazon should American biofuels be held responsible?
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