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Article: Genetic Engineering News Reports on Revitalized U.S. Biomass Program.
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- September 9, 2002
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LARCHMONT, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 9, 2002
The biotech industry is taking the lead in discovering and developing renewable energy sources from biomass that will be healthier both for humans and for the environment, reports Genetic Engineering News. The U.S., in particular, is refocusing its biomass program to help the country wean itself away from oil dependence, according to the Sept. 1 issue of GEN (www.genengnews.com).
"Last May, the House of Representatives passed a bill authorizing $5 million this year and $14 million per year from 2003 through 2007 to finance biomass ...