Jul 29 Environment Power Plant: How A Grass Might Generate Fuel And Help Fix Damaged Mine Lands Researchers see potential in a plant called giant miscanthus to both create economic opportunity in Appalachia and help reduce emissions. By Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource Jul 29 Environment How A Grass Might Generate Fuel And Help Fix Damaged Mine Lands Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
Apr 1 Environment As Some Midwest Farmers Struggle With Historic Flooding, Ohio Valley Ethanol Producers See Profit Boost Flooding in the midwest forced major ethanol plants making up a sixth of U.S. ethanol production to close or scale back production. By Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource Apr 1 Environment Ohio Valley Ethanol Producers See Boost As Midwest Farmers Struggle Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
Mar 12 Local News Marathon Issues Gasoline Advisory Affecting Small Engines Marathon Petroleum say gasoline sold in more than 40 counties in Kentucky and southern Indiana could potentially cause problems in motorcycles, mowers, chain saws and other devices with small engines because it may contain more than ten percent ethanol. The company says the gasoline may cause the engines to run faster and hotter than normal. […] By Rick Howlett Mar 12 Local News Marathon Issues Gasoline Advisory Affecting Small Engines Rick Howlett
Jul 28 Environment Underground Storage Tanks Pose Groundwater Threat Some pollution you can smell or see: the fumes from a diesel-powered truck, a slick of oil on the Ohio River. Some sources are less noticeable but just as insidious. As WFPL’s Kristin Espeland reports, underground petroleum storage tanks are getting renewed attention with an influx of federal stimulus funds. By Kristin Espeland Jul 28 Environment Underground Storage Tanks Pose Groundwater Threat Kristin Espeland
Sep 10 Local News Corn Growers President Praises Cellulosic Ethanol The president of the National Corn Growers Association says a more efficient type of ethanol is the future of liquid fuel, even though it’s a few years away. By Gabe Bullard Sep 10 Local News Corn Growers President Praises Cellulosic Ethanol Gabe Bullard