Job growth likely in advanced biofuels, group says

International Herald Tribune - Global Edition of the New York Times
The Associated Press
Published: February 25, 2009

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota: A national biotechnology trade group estimates that advanced biofuel refineries could create thousands of new U.S. jobs within a few years, growing to nearly 200,000 by 2022.

A report released Wednesday by Biotechnology Industry Organization estimates that the full economic impact from advanced biofuels — renewable fuels derived from sources other than corn starch — could result in more than 800,000 jobs by 2022.

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