Boeing Says Jatropha-Curcas Biofuel Has Significant Potential.

The Puget Sounds Business Journal (4/1) reports Boeing "said a study of using the jatropha-curcas plant as biofuel showed 'significant potential'" after it sponsored a study of the fuel by Yale University. In a statement, Boeing said, "The study shows that, if cultivated properly, jatropha can deliver strong environmental and socioeconomic benefits in Latin America and greenhouse gas reductions of up to 60 percent when compared to petroleum-based jet fuel."