I read this as yet more soil erosion and degradation, and yet more
anhydrous production and use, with the net effect of turning a natural
and complex system (soils) into an artificial and simple process for
human benefit. I've gone so far as to suggest that these are major
concerns to a big Iowa energy company that is investigating biomass and
other means to reduce gases and pollutants from coal.
Leland Searles
Air Quality Program Director
Iowa Environmental Council
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From: Iowa Discussion, Alerts and Announcements
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Donna Buell
Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 2:29 PM
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Subject: biomass, corn stover, and the new wave of synthetic biology
Interesting discussion of the future of biomass -- be sure to listen to
the audio discussion... see below.
Donna
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From: Bruce Hamilton <[log in to unmask]>
Date: December 6, 2010 12:47:20 PM CST
To: Carl Pope <[log in to unmask]>, [log in to unmask],
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Subject: Interesting interview on biomass, corn stover, and the new wave
of synthetic biology that poses risk to biodiversity with GM microbes to
break down cellulose
It's bio-massive
Ethanol is dead; all hail plant-based synthetic gasoline! [PODCAST]
<http://lists.grist.org/t?r=2&c=6812&l=16&ctl=55376:D4D98398E7AB8ACD1F56
A082FFB26D7F&>
In Tom Philpott's latest podcast, he talks to Jim Thomas of ETC Group,
his go-to source for cutting-edge information on the machinations of
global agribusiness. Thomas blew Philpott's mind on the topic of ethanol
and the "new biomass economy." Listen to the interview.
<http://lists.grist.org/t?r=2&c=6812&l=16&ctl=55376:D4D98398E7AB8ACD1F56
A082FFB26D7F&>
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