Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Vehicles powered by diesel contribute significantly to carbon emissions, making the journey toward decarbonization a tough road.

Biodiesel, a green alternative to conventional diesel, has been shown to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 74%. Biodiesel is produced through transesterification, converting triglycerides into ...

Researchers have developed a powerful, low-cost method for recycling used cooking oil and agricultural waste into biodiesel, and turning food scraps and plastic rubbish into high-value products. The ...

Instead of going in the trash or, perhaps, a compost heap, a new study proposes that used coffee grounds could help feed biodiesel-producing algae. Published in the journal Renewable and Sustainable ...

With rising gas prices, the use of alternative fuel sources has worked its way into the realm of the affordable. In Perry County the use of biodiesel is helping to make the air cleaner and reduce the ...

A year fraught with trade wars and global oil shocks is testing whether Illinois’ long-running investment in biodiesel is ...