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• Caldwell: Military elevates biofuel’s status

  June 5, 2011 in Business on Page E1 When the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds spun, rolled and shrieked through two days of performances at Andrews Air Force Base a week ago, the demonstration was not just about aeronautic … 6

• Odessa refinery helping meet demand for biodiesel

  January 10, 2010 in City on Page A1 ODESSA, Wash. – It has been a rough go for Washington’s fledgling biodiesel industry, with only a handful of the announced projects actually coming into production and promised financial support … 2

• Milfoil may be fuel source

  September 24, 2008 in City on Page A1 Ask boaters, dock owners, swimmers or scientists and you’re likely to get the same answer: Eurasian milfoil is a good-for-nothing pest. Since the mid-1970s, the feathery water plant has spread …

• Sawmills could fuel vehicles, experts say

  April 2, 2007 in Idaho on Page A1 Once upon a time, logs were used for making houses and paper. Now, they’re being looked at as one of the most promising tools for helping the United States grow …