Algae Biofuel

An article published yesterday by bionomicfuel.com discusses recent research developments at Rutgers University and other institutions. Dr. Paul Falkowski has conducted studies in this area for years. Recently, he has been working to make the production of algae biofuel more efficient and cost effective.

"Scientiest Confirm Algae Is the Most Effective Alternative Energy Source." http://www.bionomicfuel.com/scientists-confirm-algae-is-the-most-effective-alternative-energy-source/

Perhaps the most exciting implication of these developments is the idea that algae can be grown almost anywhere. The effectiveness of many energy sources-renewable or otherwise-is complicated by the cost of transportation. With algae, however, municipalities can produce their own algaculture fields to provide energy to the local community. This eliminates the cost of transportation, as the energy can easily be dispersed through the local power grid.

There is the additional benefit that communities would be responsible for their own energy production. This would likely lead to greater consciousness of energy consumption and reduce overall usage.