cellulosic biomass

As some of you are aware, I am currently on the other side of the continent, enjoying some relatively good weather (fingers crossed) in the Puget Sound area. One of the things I always try to do when traveling is to ride around on whatever public transportation is available. Part of the reason is so I can better envision what might work in North Carolina, but another reason is because you get to interact with locals on an equal basis. You're not just a tourist asking stupid questions, you're a fellow passenger, so you can be trusted with all sorts of local gossip. :)

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Recent developments in Public policy initiatives in the area of renewable energy, have proven to me that there is a disconnect between our leaders and the common sense I know they possess.

I'd like to think this is merely a product of myopia, as opposed to some deeper problem such as collusion with energy companies and/or an apathetic approach to their responsibilities as a public servant. Whatever the cause, the term "progress" has very little to do with the few steps that have been taken, and that needs to change.

There is quite a bit of controversy and conflicting opinions about not only the sustainability of biofuels, but the ecological and economical impact that cash crops will have on our country and the rest of the world. As a piece of the solution, I give you: