Center for Advanced BioEnergy Research, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Thursday, June 18, 2009

U.S. scientists back biodiesel development

Energy Current
6/15/2009 10:23:27 PM GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, MO.: More than 100 scientists, including two university deans, have gone on record in the past four months in support of biodiesel by signing the "Scientists for Biodiesel" declaration.

Thomas Payne, vice chancellor and dean at the University of Missouri School of Agriculture, sees biodiesel as playing "a key role in our nation's future energy and environmental security." He added, "I am proud to add my voice to the growing chorus of scientists who are singing the praises of biodiesel and advocating for an increased commitment that will ensure that biodiesel reaches its full potential as a vital U.S. energy source."

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