Stefan Unnasch, Managing Director of Life Cycle Associates, gave a briefing to Congressional staff and interested parties through the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) on June 17, 2020. Mr. Unnasch spoke about the Bioeconomy’s Role in COVID-19 Recovery and Climate Solutions during a series of one-hour online briefings about rural communities, climate change, and COVID-19 recovery.

He discussed the role of biofuels in greenhouse gas reduction strategies and how biofuels can improve air quality compared to fossil alternatives. While farms struggle to remain financially solvent, the tremendous benefits of the bioeconomy are at risk.

The briefing provided an overview of the health, climate, and economic advantages of bio-based products and the challenges currently facing the industry. His presentation can be found here: https://www.eesi.org/briefings/view/061720rural.