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Friday, May 13, 2011

MIT Study: conventional fossil fuels sometimes 'greener' than biofuels

MIT Study: conventional fossil fuels sometimes 'greener' than biofuels
Cambridge MA (SPX) May 13, 2011 - In an effort to combat soaring fuel prices and cut greenhouse gas emissions, the aviation industry is racing toward the use of biofuels. In 2008, Virgin Atlantic became the first commercial airline to fly a plane on a blend of biofuel and petroleum. Since then, Air New Zealand, Qatar Airways and Continental Airlines, among others, have flown biofuel test flights, and Lufthansa is racing to ... more
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