We have heard a lot of, and i say this without hesitation, shite from an array of environmental parties since their inception. Some focus more on realistic matters than others, but the fact rmemains that the majority jump on the latest bandwagon without even thinking of the consequence, such as the recent increase of starvation in teird world countries thanks to the Ethanol lobby. Bet they didn’t factor in the reduction of Co2 produced by the death of thousands of children.
Recently however Algae has come to the front yet again, the small green scum on the top of ponds which has been touted as everything from food to fuel may now be getting government backing. When algae was first considered as a fuel it seemed a rather frivalous waste of money, however at the time oil was $20 a barrel, now it looks like it will not drop below $100 in quite a long time. This has given both corporations and government a good incentive to review the possibilites of using algae for oil.
The good news about this is the huge reduction in side effects, and possible bonuses. Algae will grow in very harsh conditions, including desert environments. This leaves us not only with a fuel source which will slow down the current destruction of the rainforest, but could also boost economies in some of the worlds poorest countries.
And if that itself wasn’t a great bonus, it is also possible that wth sufficient research this could become a very valid source of food. While this may not end world hunger and poverty it could be a huge step in reducing it.
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