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By Theresa Phillips, About.com Guide to Biotech / Biomedical

Drivers for a Bio-Based Society

Wednesday May 7, 2008
Four main drivers are leading believers in biofuels to push for more funding and research in this area of biotechnology. These drivers are:
  1. Rising crude oil prices.
  2. Growth in China, India and Russia increasing demand for fuels.
  3. Increasing environmental awareness and concerns among the public, driving the desire for a sustainable lifestyle.
  4. Technology developments (such as methods for enzyme optimization) that allow for discovery, innovation and growth of the biofuels industry.

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