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Nov. 09, 2011 · By Cassandra Profita

Why is aviation biofuel six times the price?

Jim Gilbert wrote into OPB with some excellent questions about the radio version of my Alaska Airlines biofuel story. And I have some answers I figured I might as well share with the group. Here's what Jim wrote: Continue reading →

Filed under: Energy, Transportation, Aviation biofuel, Biofuel


Nov. 07, 2011 · By Cassandra Profita

Used cooking oil fuels Seattle to Portland flights

Alaska Airlines just announced it will use a 20 percent biofuel blend in 75 flights this month between Seattle, Washington, D.C., and Portland. The maiden flights take off on Wednesday. Continue reading →

Filed under: Transportation, Aviation biofuel, Biofuel



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In the Pacific Northwest, the environment is personal - it's where we live, work and play. Oregon Public Broadcasting's Ecotrope will bring you news and insight on the region’s environmental issues. Site curator Cassandra Profita is an award-winning reporter with degrees in journalism and environmental studies.

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