He is currently focusing his research on how the global biofuels industry will affect climate change, land use, biodiversity, and human well-being. Hill has also published his work on the life cycle impacts of transportation biofuels. He received his bachelor’s degree in biology from Harvard and his doctorate in plant biological sciences from the University of Minnesota. This article was written for general readers to inform them of biofuels and how they can be much more effective.... [tags: footprint, ecological, refineries]