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Scientists uncover amazing results as they explore the use of diverse Tallgrass Prairie as a biofuel energy source.
When compared to other biofuel sources, diverse Tallgrass Prairies deliver unparalleled net energy returns, have drastically lower production inputs and actually work to reduce CO2 levels; a harmful greenhouse gas.
All of this is possible while also providing a healthy land use practice.
How does it work?
Diverse, Tallgrass Prairies produce substantial amounts of biomass through the production of new leaf and stem material every year. If managed properly this annually renewable biomass source can be easily harvested and used to create energy through several common methods and some exclusive to this fuel type.
Responsible planning and policy making will be necessary to develop this concept without jeopardizing the already threatened Tallgrass Prairie resource.
Keep an eye on this emerging energy topic right here on prairiebiofuel.com
Featured Links and Related Information and Resources:
- National Science Foundation - Mixed Prairie Grasses Better Source of Biofuel Than Corn Ethanol and Soybean Biodiesel
- University of Minnesota Initiative for Renewable Energy and the Environment (IREE)
- "Carbon Negative Biofuels from Low-Input High Diversity Grassland Biomass" - David Tillman
- Globalwarming 101
- Physorg.com - Mixed Prairie Grasses Better Source of Biofuel Than Corn Ethanol and Soybean Biodiesel
- Biofuels from Switchgrass: Greener Energy Pastures
- National Renewable Energy Lab
- Princeton University Environmental Institute Energy Group
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