BioEnergy Producers Association

Smart Choices for Biofuels, a 16-page report from the Sierra Club and Worldwatch Institute declares the “urgent need for a major shift to more-advanced biofuels to prevent negative effects on the climate, land, soil, water, air, and rural economies.” The report specifically includes thermochemical technologies in that definition, stating, “These technologies can be used to convert almost any kind of biomass into fuel, from grass to turkey feathers, giving them a potential advantage over biochemical technologies that rely on developing specific enzymes to break down specific plant matter." It says that "Nearly all studies on the role of biofuels in mitigating global warming and boosting energy security have concluded that 'second-generation' (or 'advanced') biofuels, which rely on non-food feedstocks and offer dramatically improved energy and greenhouse gas profiles, are necessary to make wider use of biofuels feasible worldwide." CLICK HERE to read the complete report.