The U.S. heavily relies on corn ethanol as a bioenergy source, or a source of energy that comes from plants, according to University of Illinois and Urbana-Champaign postdoctoral researcher Bethaney Blakely. But this method is not the most climate-friendly option, according to Blakely — her research focuses on alternative sources of bioenergy. The Department of … Continue reading Guest seminar explores alternatives to corn ethanol