Prairie grass shows benefits for sustainable aviation fuel in studies

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Apr 24, 2025, 12:01 pm86 pts
Switchgrass has gripped Midwestern soils for millions of years, but soon, the earthbound prairie grass could fly. New studies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign identify economic and environmental considerations that make switchgrass a candidate for sustainable aviation fuel.

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