The National Biodiesel Board has confirmed that generators used for the Academy Awards, including media and red carpet arrivals will use a biodiesel blend. This is at least the third year biodiesel has had a role in the production.

The National Biodiesel Board is reaching out to the press to ensure they know the industry is committed to safeguarding our planet’s valuable resources. An academic study and misleading news release resulted in inaccurate headlines such as: Biofuels boom could fuel rainforest destruction, researcher warns.

The National Biodiesel Conference and Expo again set the bar as an outstanding, informative, not-to-miss event. Throughout the four days of events, the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo presented a comprehensive slate of educational opportunities, networking and industry insight.

Meeting in San Francisco, the NBB unveiled a formalized list of principles to guide the industry on issues of sustainability.

Meeting in San Francisco, the NBB unveiled a formalized list of principles to guide the industry on issues of sustainability. The national trade association’s Sustainability Task Force had developed and passed the principles that demonstrate the industry’s commitment to climate change mitigation, human rights, food security, and respect for natural resources.

A showcase of the latest diesel vehicles, a declaration of support from scientists, and a panel of biodiesel all-stars from the City of San Francisco helped kick off the National Biodiesel Conference and Expo in San Francisco today.