McLean County Farm Bureau

DINING-OUT DROUGHT MEANS LESS FOOD GREASE TO FUEL BIOFUEL HOPES

As oil refiners face an uncertain future for fossil fuels, many are investing millions to convert refineries into renewable diesel plants that cut carbon emissions by processing discarded fats rather than crude oil. They’re now racing to secure the materials needed to feed the plants, putting some projects in jeopardy of being abandoned. (Bloomberg)