1. 1800+ high school students across Canada learn about biofuels
Montreal, February 17th
, 2016. There’s no denying our predicament anymore: humanity has no choice but
to find solutions to mitigate climate change, and to adapt to this irrevocable reality. This is why
BioFuelNet Canada is joining hands with Talk Energy Week to participate as panelists at schools in
eight Canadian cities, where they will be discussing sustainable advanced biofuels with over 1800
grade 11 and 12 students. Each participating classroom will be sent series of educational infographics*,
illustrating various types of biofuels, where they come from and how they are made.
“As our use of fossil fuels is one of the major contributors to climate change, rethinking the energy sector
will be a crucial undertaking for the next generation of decision-makers – many of which are currently in
high school and beginning to learn about alternative energy solutions,” says Dr. Donald L. Smith, CEO &
Scientific Director of BioFuelNet.
Additionally, BioFuelNet has released a 3-D animated short film for the occasion, which demonstrates
how Canadian scientists and students are working collaboratively through BioFuelNet to solve
environmental issues we are facing as a society.
If you would like more information or an interview opportunity with BioFuelNet’s CEO & Scientific
Director, Dr. Donald L. Smith, please contact:
Marie-Joe Costantine
Communications Coordinator (BioFuelNet Canada)
Tel: 514-508-2884 x 850
Email: marie-joe.costantine@mcgill.ca
About BioFuelNet
BioFuelNet Canada (BFN) is an integrated community of academic researchers, industry partners and
government representatives who engage in collaborative initiatives to accelerate the development of
sustainable advanced biofuels. Advanced biofuels are produced from non-food materials, such as algae,
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2. agricultural residues, forestry by-products and even municipal waste. They can also be produced from
sustainable energy crops grown on marginal land that is unsuitable for food production.
About Talk Energy Week
Talk Energy Week is Canada’s annual energy awareness week taking place February 20th
-27th
, 2016.
*The infographics can be downloaded for free and used for educational purposes. Educational institutions
may also contact BioFuelNet to inquire about obtaining hard copies.