See? I was right!
Long have I said that only economic need will spur development of alternative energy sources.
"Can fungi trim the gasoline habit?" Souped-up microscopic fungi could help cut the U.S. gasoline habit by converting a billion tons of agricultural waste into domestic fuel, while also slashing greenhouse gas emissions. As if that isn't enough, the concept has the blessing of the president -- an ex-oilman (Yahoo! News).It is welcome news to hear that the petrol paradigm is changing. And it is about time that America takes the driver's seat on the issue. Remember the oil crisis of the 1970s? Fuel sipping automobiles were far from the norm at the time but the Japanese auto industry boomed when gasoline prices soared as American manufacturers were caught with their efficiencies down. Thirty-five years later Japan again leads with hybrid gasoline-electric vehicles. By rethinking from the fuel on outward America has the opportunity to do what our cultural genetics show we do best: innovate. Bring back the spirit of Edison, Bell, and the Wrights!!
