January 2006 Digest

Here is a Digest of articles posted on the BioConversion Blog during the month of January, 2006.

General Topics--------------
• Scientists set sights on biomass to reduce fossil fuel dependence
• FORTUNE says: Ethanol is the answer to the energy dilemma
• High Noon – E85 Hybrids versus Hydrogen
• Energy Impasse
• Do Oil Executives Support Cellulosic Ethanol?
• US Ethanol Production Will Diversify Nationwide

Book Reviews--------------
• Energy Power Shift by Barry J. Hanson
• The World is FLAT: A Brief History of the 21st Century by Thomas Friedman
• The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell

Vehicle Technology--------------
• General Motors - Marketing Flex-Fuel Cars Nationwide
• Ford Unveils Flex-Fuel Hybrid Research Vehicle

Around the Nation --------------

California
• DIGEST - California AB 1090 Issues and Support
• Californians Contentious Over CT Bill
• L.A. Council visits BRI Energy
• Greig Smith's Comprehensive CT Blueprint for LA
• CA AB 1090 - Hearing and Vote to Take Place 1/9/06

Colorado
• Colorado Senators Call for a National Energy Independence Policy

New York
• N.Y. Governor Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Cut New York's Dependence on Imported Energy

Wisconsin
• Environmental Groups Support Wisconsin Ethanol Bill
• Wisconsin AB 15: Coalition Mounts Support Campaign