Cornell University College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Impact

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http://www.cals.cornell.edu/cals/public/impact/biofuels.cfm

How they frame the issue:

The Issue

The conversion of corn to ethanol, wind and hydro is currently driving alternative energy systems. Longer term, grasses and/or wood products could provide a substantial source of cellulosic ethanol and other bioenergy to meet the world’s energy needs. Plant and microbial resources will be used to produce biofuels, industrial chemicals, natural products, and other consumer goods. Cornell’s multi-disciplinary effort includes developing bioenergy and renewable systems technology, as well as addressing the economic, ecological, environmental, and social impact of renewable energy options and conservation. Through Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE), the university has a proven capacity to reach communities, landowners, regulators, policy makers and industry. Faculty and students in a dozen departments in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are engaged in these leading areas:

    * Industrial Biotechnology
    * Green Feedstocks
    * Biogas Processing
    * Wind Energy
    * Sustainable Land Use for Bioenergy
    * Assessing Biofuels at Work in New York City
    * Biofuels and Renewable Energy Projects
    * Outreach, Education and Development