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Here Comes Pond Scum Power

Algae biodiesel isn’t practical yet, but startups and giants are enthusiastically exploring the possibilities – by Gail Edmondson, BusinessWeek

In a world spooked by global warming and thirsty for nonpolluting fuel, lowly algae hold a potent appeal. The plants sop up large quantities of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, and produce tiny globules of fat that can be collected and turned into biodiesel fuel for trucks, cars, and trains. The oils might even be processed into aircraft fuel, says this BusinessWeek article (Nov 2007)

Nature gave us oil from algae; perhaps we should try Nature’s way again

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