It is June, halfway through CY 2013, and thus far no required volume obligations (RVOs) have been set for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on 1 February issued proposed levels that were subject to a 45-day comment period, which has long elapsed, and a public hearing on 8 March.EPA noted that the 2013 mandates could be met with carryover Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs). However, 2014 would be more difficult because the inventory of RINs would be depleted and because lower ethanol production would not be sufficient to rebuild that supply -- especially as the RFS grows. This summer the EPA will finalize the 2013 limits and propose 2014 mandates. The RFS calls for 18.15 billion gallons...
ZanzibarMnemba Marine Parksouthern cassowary Mnemba Marine Park is located 10 kilometres (6 mi) from Stone Town and forms part of the northeastern Unguja Island. A marine reserve and atoll, its shallow stretch of coral reef is in the shape of an oval. It is located between Matemwe and Nungwi, w...
Kiwengwa/Pongwe Forest Reserve Kiwengwa/Pongwe Forest Reserve is located on the northeast coast of Unguja, 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the Town. The reserve is an important biodiversity spot in the coral rag zone. The forest reserve is rich both in faunal and floral species. The faunal species r...
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The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...
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Forecasting developments in production agriculture
On behalf of a private U.S. agricultural technology provider, WPI’s team generated an econometric model to forecast the movement of concentrated corn production north and west from the traditional U.S. Corn Belt. WPI’s model has subsequently provided quantitative support to a multi-million-dollar investment into short-season corn variety development. WPI’s methodology included a series of interviews with regional grain elevators and seed consultants. Emphasizing outreach and communication with stakeholders who possess intimate sectoral knowledge – on-the-ground insights – is a regular component of WPI’s methodologies, made possible by WPI’s ever-growing network of industry contacts.