Going Green

Thursday, July 24, 2008

New Bio-fuels Technology and Venture Capital

It takes a lot of capital to gear up for a new industry on a scale that will make a dent in our energy needs. The risks are high and the benefits unknown. Without significant government subsidies it is unlikely that many of the current ventures would be attempted.

Gassing Up With Garbage

By MATTHEW L. WALD
Published: July 24, 2008

After years of false starts, a new industry selling motor fuel made from waste is getting a big push in the United States, with the first commercial sales possible within months.

Many companies have announced plans to build plants that would take in material like wood chips, garbage or crop waste and turn out motor fuels.

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