RFA: Ethanol a Perfect Fit for USDA’s New ‘Climate-Smart’ Efforts

The Renewable Fuels Association today thanked USDA Sec. Tom Vilsack for the agency’s new efforts to launch a “climate-smart” agriculture and forestry program. USDA announced today it is seeking comments

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Interview: Ethanol Should Be Part of Any Clean Fuel Policy

Citing our board’s recent net-zero carbon commitment, RFA Senior Vice President for Government and Public Affairs Troy Bredenkamp today reflected on ethanol’s role in any clean fuel/decarbonization policy, and also

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RFA Pledge to President: Ethanol to Achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2050 or Sooner

In a letter sent today to President Joe Biden, Renewable Fuels Association members from across the country memorialized their commitment to ensuring ethanol achieves a net-zero carbon footprint, on average,

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RFA: Renewable Fuels Inclusion in U.S. Climate Plan is Good; Larger Role Warranted

President Biden’s plan for re-entering the Paris climate agreement includes low-carbon renewable fuels as a strategy for helping to achieve a 50-52% economy-wide reduction in net greenhouse gas pollution by

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Study: RFS Has Slashed GHG Emissions by Nearly a Billion Metric Tons to Date

A new analysis from a renowned carbon accounting firm finds that the greenhouse gas emission reductions achieved under the Renewable Fuel Standard far exceed the reductions originally projected by EPA.

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Scientists Find Corn Ethanol Reduces Carbon Emissions by Nearly 50%

A comprehensive new study by scientists from Harvard University, Tufts University and Environmental Health & Engineering Inc. shows that using corn ethanol in place of gasoline reduces greenhouse gas emissions

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RFA Urges Low-Carbon/Clean Fuel Standard for Colorado Emissions Reduction

The internal combustion engine is “far from dead—the fuel just needs to be changed” with a low-carbon or clean fuel standard that can help Colorado slash greenhouse gas pollution, the

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Sustainability Starts on the Farm

The supply chain for ethanol production starts on the farm. See first-hand the importance being placed on the health of the farm and protecting resources that improve soil health and

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Ethanol and the Environment

See how ethanol plants are promoting environmental stewardship through the expansion of critical pollinator habitats. With Charlie Wilson, President of Trenton Agri Products, and Tony Leiding, Director of Operations. Fourth

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