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bioenergy

American  
[bahy-oh-en-er-jee] / ˌbaɪ oʊˈɛn ər dʒi /

noun

  1. energy derived from biofuel.


Etymology

Origin of bioenergy

First recorded in 1975–80; bio- + energy

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Nufarm has benefited from higher Crop Protection margins, growth in Hybrid Seeds and a stronger performance from its emerging Omega-3 and bioenergy platforms.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 16, 2026

"CAN refutes the idea that bioenergy can be a universal and significant 'climate solution,'" the NGO said.

From Barron's Nov. 10, 2025

Watchdogs also caution that the math to determine whether bioenergy projects sequester or release carbon is complicated and finicky.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 30, 2025

The government considers clean electricity to include renewables, such as wind, solar, hydropower and bioenergy, as well as nuclear power.

From BBC Jan. 6, 2025

For instance, bioenergy deployment, one key component of the sustainability scenario, can contribute to mitigating climate change, but can simultaneously reduce species habitats.

From Science Daily Apr. 25, 2024

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