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When it comes to jet fuel, there’s some good news and some bad news. The good news is that the aviation industry is working hard to develop clean, renewable alternatives to petroleum. The bad news? None of them will be coming to a plane near you anytime soon. It’s a reality that may push some cash strapped airlines to embrace more abundant – but dirtier – options.

At the Eco-Aviation Conference in Washington recently, airlines and researchers laid out their vision for an alternative fuel future. And while there are several different options being investigated, it would appear that algae is the one to beat.

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

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