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An algal photoenzyme that synthesizes medium-chain hydrocarbons – the building blocks of gasoline – is set to boost industrial-scale production of biofuels.

A comprehensive sustainability assessment carried out by Cologne-based nova-Institute shows that first and second-generation bioethanol is feasible for the EU’s climate strategy.
The study challenges the “tank or table” credo of many EU policymakers, which claims biofuels are unsustainable because they use arable land and thus compete with food production.