Although energy is taking a backseat to the economy as a political topic and the recent plunge in gas prices has reduced the public's attention to US dependence on foreign oil, biofuels is a hot media topic with a surprisingly wide breadth of opportunities.

Reporters from a variety of beats cover the space, says Alan Adler, manager of biofuels communications at General Motors.

“Not only do most outlets still have environmental writers, but energy writers are [also] somewhat interested and business... and government ...