Summary: Using bioengineered enzymes to convert grasses growing on marginal land is the next big thing in biofuels — biofuels that do not reduce food production. Here is a brief and current summary. Great promise, potentially a valuable component to replace conventional oil. But (as usual) nothing like promised by the more euphoric promoters. From Wikipedia: …
Summary: This is post #5 in a series examining “urban legends” about energy that comfort Americans. There are solutions, but not the easy ones in which so many Americans have confidence. This is the last post in a series examining 5 “urban legends” about energy that comfort Americans. I. Our massive reserves of unconventional oil. II. …
An urban legend to comfort America: alternative energy will save us Read More »
Here are six of the dozens of new companies working to develop one type of new energy source (biofuels). This does not mean that we can ignore peak oil. It does mean that we can avoid planning for peak oil. It does not even mean that than any of these projects will achieve commercial success on …
A snapshot of our engines of innovation, as they develop new energy sources Read More »
How does one become a super-node on the Internet? Newspaper editors believe “if it bleeds, it leads.” Taking an opposite approach, the Instapundit has found that a steady diet of good news can attract a large audience. (Note: he also tells readers not to rely on him as their only source of information) Rising food …
