I've been watching what in theory has the potential to have huge ramifications on our fuel demands -- specifically, diesel fuel -- for a few years now. Growing algae?
Yup, goofy as it sounded a few years ago, I recognized the potential, and benefits over current attempts at producing "grown fuels"( beans, corn, etc.). Most obvious is that you aren't competeing with your food source for fuel (how dense that is). Algae grows fast, requires a fraction of the physical area to produce viable quantities, and yields clean, high energy fuel.
It's 'bout two genetic advances, and half-dozen technilogical advances from having impact, but it's getting closer.
If you have an interest, here's a place to start.
[color:#33CC00]really green energy[/color] I listened to a presentation on current projects, and techniques yesterday. It's a ways off, but in my view, will be a viable energy late in my lifetime, and certainly in my kid's time here on earth.
