Enormous Benefits in Increasing Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables
New Opportunities for American Ethanol and Biofuels
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About this Episode
The ethanol industry is growing and innovating, with new opportunities ahead. Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy, says the ethanol industry is looking at sustainable aviation fuel as one of the biggest new opportunities for the bioeconomy.
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