'Job growth expected in advanced biofuels'

(AP/Omaha.com) — The Associated Press reports that advanced biofuel refineries could many new jobs in coming years. "A report released Wednesday by the Biotechnology Industry Organization estimates that the full economic impact from advanced biofuels — renewable fuels derived from sources other than cornstarch — could result in more than 800,000 jobs by 2022. ... According to the BIO report, most of the direct jobs created in the advanced biofuel industry would be in feedstock production, with construction, engineering and procurement rounding out the positions."

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For the full BIO report, go to: http://www.bio.org/news/pressreleases/newsitem.asp?id=2009_0225_02