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..only half of the story

  What this and most articles about biofuels fail to mention is the potential of algae crops to provide an environmentally benign and economically feasible alternative to other oil sources. The information is readily available (www.unh.edu/p2/biodiesel/article_alge.html)for anyone seriously interested in learning more about actual solutions to these problems and not perpetuating misconceptions about an industry in relative infancy.
  There are indeed serious issues regarding the environmental consequences associated with some of the feedstocks mentioned in the article, but to make a blanket statement about the pitfalls of "biofuels" is irresponsible..at best.
Biodiesel is PART of the solution to reducing greenhouse gases and developing a petroleum free transportation sector.  It provides an immediate solution to an immediate problem. The fueling infastrucure already exists (at every fuel station)and it doesn't require expensive engine conversions in most diesel vehicles.  The entirety of US petroleum diesel consumption (which is nearly half of all petroleum use)could be replaced with biodiesel within a few years with the proper legislative and market support.  
  Fossil fuels represent the most heavily polluting and subsidized products on the planet. It's important to tell the full story when addressing the flaws of any alternative to petroleum.  To do otherwise only helps to maintain the status quo.On To survive, producers wanly import feedstock and export fuel posted 1 year, 8 months ago 18 Responses