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Forget Fuel, Algae Could Help Feed the World

Forbes -- Five years ago, algae was the “it” feedstock in the biofuel realm. The idea of taking an organism that feeds off of CO2 and using it to create fuel was as intoxicating to research scientists as it was to venture capitalists. Financing was available to fund the placement of extremely expensive photobioreactors next to power plants. Decades-old research from the National Renewable Energy Lab proved that some strains of algae could effectively be used to create high-grade fuels. Startup CEOs talked of being able to produce algae-based biofuels cheaply and at a large scale within the three to five years.

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Submitted May 07, 2012 By: eromitlab

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knutzAL Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,248 Points:372,680 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2012 7:22:47 AM Ignore knutzAL Report Abuse Tried some sandwich meat yesturday for lunch. It was a little moldy and probably covered with algea. I must say it did indeed fill the tank with fuel.
ltbombb Champion Author Ohio Posts:1,764 Points:565,345 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2012 5:45:39 AM Ignore ltbombb Report Abuse I wouldn't want to be the one testing algae biofuel in my vehicle.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,599 Points:1,607,570 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 11:01:52 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse SinNC: lots of countries use forms of algae for food. If you eat sushi rolls, guess what holds the rice?
SavingInNC Champion Author North Carolina Posts:5,778 Points:1,091,515 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 8:32:00 AM Ignore SavingInNC Report Abuse Hard for me to believe
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,599 Points:1,607,570 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 4:42:41 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse although, on second thought, methinks I'll forgo the algae burger...
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,599 Points:1,607,570 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 4:41:43 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse once again, it'll be food that will go into the tank.
Ahking Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,497 Points:601,520 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 12:03:33 AM Ignore Ahking Report Abuse organic, I bet.
Agarre Champion Author Richmond Posts:1,335 Points:263,785 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 8, 2012 11:20:35 PM Ignore Agarre Report Abuse ok
Agarre Champion Author Richmond Posts:1,335 Points:263,785 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 8, 2012 12:57:10 PM Ignore Agarre Report Abuse Old news..,
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:2,986 Points:595,785 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 8, 2012 12:32:15 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
mpg611 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,322 Points:567,745 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 8, 2012 12:11:47 AM Ignore mpg611 Report Abuse Well I wasnt planning on eating fuel anyways.
mcmonsta Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,217 Points:815,845 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 11:29:00 PM Ignore mcmonsta Report Abuse got to give a high five for those who come up with these alternativesa
cmsense Champion Author Columbus Posts:1,358 Points:165,345 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 11:26:45 PM Ignore cmsense Report Abuse Less filling-Tastes Great!!
animal_rights Sophomore Author Hartford Posts:117 Points:46,150 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 11:24:40 PM Ignore animal_rights Report Abuse awesome .. and it tastes great too!
bcok Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:2,111 Points:1,541,470 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 11:18:14 PM Ignore bcok Report Abuse It takes a long time for these things to happen.
danreino Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:8,337 Points:1,537,705 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 11:17:03 PM Ignore danreino Report Abuse Feed The World !!! Let them know it's Algae Time !!! Dont let ConAgra get a hold of this. Lol
LQQKGAS Champion Author Phoenix Posts:2,663 Points:1,194,145 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 11:14:10 PM Ignore LQQKGAS Report Abuse Seaweed soup, Yum !
crreed1 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:1,975 Points:2,524,385 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 11:13:50 PM Ignore crreed1 Report Abuse lets eat
miser709 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:1,268 Points:1,068,175 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 11:10:15 PM Ignore miser709 Report Abuse Why are they talking and not doing?
anascom Champion Author Hamilton Posts:1,593 Points:553,115 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 11:09:43 PM Ignore anascom Report Abuse great innovation!
TheSicilian Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:5,369 Points:1,467,800 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 11:06:18 PM Ignore TheSicilian Report Abuse eat up
bababooey2 Champion Author Hartford Posts:6,342 Points:1,300,890 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 11:06:01 PM Ignore bababooey2 Report Abuse Eat that and you will be going green.
regout Champion Author Quebec Posts:2,940 Points:829,780 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 11:05:14 PM Ignore regout Report Abuse Ok do so.
joel27nc Champion Author Raleigh Posts:10,527 Points:1,856,420 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 11:04:33 PM Ignore joel27nc Report Abuse Don't use tax $$$!
HKL All-Star Author Wilmington Posts:639 Points:359,430 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 11:03:46 PM Ignore HKL Report Abuse ok
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Petrothirst Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:2,286 Points:418,865 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 11:01:17 PM Ignore Petrothirst Report Abuse Can't read the article if Forbes won't let you.
Rans35PG Champion Author Modesto Posts:2,470 Points:994,000 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 10:59:56 PM Ignore Rans35PG Report Abuse But where is the beef?
rf6480 Champion Author Miami Posts:1,533 Points:546,210 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 10:58:04 PM Ignore rf6480 Report Abuse I saw this on a Doc. Niq if big oil and DC will let it happen.
jessek Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,657 Points:1,280,490 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 10:57:41 PM Ignore jessek Report Abuse This I would have to see to believe.
SparkieMi Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:3,248 Points:585,500 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 10:57:39 PM Ignore SparkieMi Report Abuse More talk and little or no action.....
Dodge_Me Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,214 Points:554,730 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 10:57:04 PM Ignore Dodge_Me Report Abuse Hmm
bonzoonfmb Champion Author Florida Posts:1,772 Points:642,185 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 10:55:32 PM Ignore bonzoonfmb Report Abuse This technology may prove to be useful, but it seems lagging.
bif65 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,023 Points:195,105 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 10:53:53 PM Ignore bif65 Report Abuse ok
Z51Corvette Champion Author Austin Posts:8,475 Points:1,669,245 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 10:53:32 PM Ignore Z51Corvette Report Abuse Algae is better for food to help people stay helpele stay healthy.
tippybuddy Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,523 Points:207,740 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 10:51:00 PM Ignore tippybuddy Report Abuse lots of good ideas maybe they'll work sometime down the road
MDTDriver Champion Author California Posts:9,714 Points:2,152,695 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 10:50:14 PM Ignore MDTDriver Report Abuse High tax is next.
clermont40miles Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:10,554 Points:1,770,090 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 10:50:14 PM Ignore clermont40miles Report Abuse Go right ahead and have your algae. It will go real well with your tofu and sprouts. Vegan up! Not me. Bring on the steak or ribs!
judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,560 Points:2,443,185 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 10:47:17 PM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse first they told me I should put empty corncobs in my tank and wait for them to ferment...and now this ??
SparkieMi Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:3,248 Points:585,500 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 10:47:07 PM Ignore SparkieMi Report Abuse What is the hold up????
jrsva Champion Author Virginia Posts:9,841 Points:1,610,300 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 10:46:16 PM Ignore jrsva Report Abuse Pond scum to the rescue — that’s awesome!
30mpg80 Champion Author Lexington Posts:10,007 Points:1,484,930 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 10:43:51 PM Ignore 30mpg80 Report Abuse Can we make veggeburgers from algae?
giselmey Sophomore Author El Paso Posts:124 Points:475,235 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 10:34:25 PM Ignore giselmey Report Abuse Go for it! 1000+!
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drz614 Champion Author Harrisburg Posts:2,289 Points:595,670 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 10:24:58 PM Ignore drz614 Report Abuse hmmm, waiting for algae tax.
carman11 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,325 Points:689,775 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 10:24:37 PM Ignore carman11 Report Abuse OK
eric2theem Sophomore Author Riverside Posts:105 Points:30,155 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 10:17:49 PM Ignore eric2theem Report Abuse the first humans fed off of spirulina whats your point!
blazerbob91 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:6,130 Points:1,880,745 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 10:15:54 PM Ignore blazerbob91 Report Abuse Make it happen.