Biofuels: Beyond Ethanol

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For years there's been buzz – both positive and negative – about generating ethanol fuel from corn. But thanks to recent developments, the Bay Area is rapidly becoming a world center for the next generation of green fuel alternatives. Meet the scientists investigating the newest methods for converting what we grow into what makes us go.

Duration: 10:00
Original Air Date: Tuesday, Apr 8, 2008
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More by Location: Alameda County

Biofuels Educator Guide

Use QUEST video and audio in your classroom to help students understand the biochemistry behind alternative energy sources.
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