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Study details viable pathway to develop sustainable aviation biofuels industry in Pacific Northwest; hydroprocessing of natural oils seen as the most immediate opportunity

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aviation fuel at the scale or speed needed to achieve industry goals, the report focuses on a portfolio of options, including different conversion technologies and sources of potentially sustainable biomass, including oilseeds, forest residues, solid waste, and algae. environmental conditions and spur regional economies.

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National Research Council Report Recommends Setting a US Carbon Budget Through 2050; Concludes Known Technologies Not Sufficient to Meet Budget Goals

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Either cap-and-trade, a system of taxing emissions, or a combination of the two could provide the needed incentives. The risks of nuclear power such as waste disposal and security/proliferation issues remain as significant concerns and must be successfully resolved.