The major problem with most renewable fuel sources is the simple reality that they are derived from materials of finite supply (such as food stocks). While it may be true that more corn, palm, or even sugar cane can be planted to offset fuel consumption, many analysts agree that the smartest of all biofuels […]

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I have been reading a brand new book by Brian Dumaine from Fortune and Time and other august establishments. It’s called The Plot to Save the Planet
My first response to reading this was “Wow!”
There are a lot of different organizations working from many different angles trying to come up with products ands methods to […]

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Electricity from solar power stations located in desert areas and biofuels produced from algae could play key roles in reducing the climate impact of cars, ships, trains and planes, said Dr. Nasir El Bassam, an expert in clean transportation who was speaking at the inaugural World Future Energy Summit, a forum for exchange and discussion […]

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Wired Magazine has a good interview with David Sandalow, former assistant secretary of state and member of the National Security Council under President Bill Clinton, about how the next American president can help the country wean itself off its oil addiction.
Says Sandalow:
The trifecta of mounting concern about petroleum’s impact on national security, the environment and […]

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The Vertigo process, a joint venture between Valcent Products and Global Green Solutions announced that it is now mass producing rapidly-growing algae to be used as biofuel feedstock and ingredients in food, pharmaceutical and health and beauty products. Requiring minimal water and land usage, Vertigro algae is, according to the company, “the ultimate renewable energy.”

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