Ethanol/Biofuel

08/02/2022 SOURCE: geneticliteracyproject.org

India debates new ways to make biofuels as sustainability threats rise

For many countries such as India, domestic biofuel production can reduce the consumption of imported fossil fuels, which provides economic gains, in addition to shielding against supply disruptions and fuel price fluctuations. Despite these advantages, the environmental sustainability of biofuel production due to its negative effects on food security and land-use changes, remains unclear.

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06/30/2022 SOURCE: seedworld.com

Why Protein is the Next Frontier in Hemp Breeding - Seed World

Hemp is very nutritious. For example, there are two fatty acids that are essential for human health — linoleic acid (omega-6) and alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3) — and hemp seed oil is packed with them. “In other words, hemp packs a great nutritional punch,” says Ben Raymond, vice-president of research and development for Victory Hemp Foods […]

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