Submitted on November 12th, 2008 by Dr. Ethanol (not verified)
If as much money was spent researching the conversion of growth/cultivation of algae as is spent on corn, then one can assume the process would be well understood. The US government spends a lot of 'pork' to various universities which then abuse the funds and produce less then commendable results... perhaps the US government could invest some money in private companies with integrity.
Let's give this technology a 'fighting chance' and get the government to help out. They waste money on illegal wars... maybe they ought to invest some in our energy future.
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If as much money was spent
Submitted on November 12th, 2008 by Dr. Ethanol (not verified)If as much money was spent researching the conversion of growth/cultivation of algae as is spent on corn, then one can assume the process would be well understood. The US government spends a lot of 'pork' to various universities which then abuse the funds and produce less then commendable results... perhaps the US government could invest some money in private companies with integrity.
Let's give this technology a 'fighting chance' and get the government to help out. They waste money on illegal wars... maybe they ought to invest some in our energy future.