Converting Beetle-Killed Trees Into Renewable Energy

The video discusses the issue of beetle-killed trees in the Western US, which pose fire hazards but also offer potential as a biofuel source. The USDA has announced a $10 million grant to support research led by Colorado State University to convert these trees into biofuel. The initiative is part of the USDA's Wood Energy Initiative, involving multiple agencies and partnerships in states like Colorado, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. The effort aims to utilize diseased wood for renewable energy, addressing both environmental and energy challenges.

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