Algae biofuel is beginning to show up as a sustainable substitute for diesel in heavy equipment, potentially leading to widespread commercial application at some point in the future (cropped, courtesy of BRK Technology).
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When US President Donald Trump transformed the gigantic Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, into a gigantic breeding ground for green algae, everybody laughed. That’s not quite fair to the President. After all, Trump’s own “American Energy Dominance” policy embraces biomass as a key domestic energy resource, and the high oil content of algae makes it a potentially rich resource for sustainable fuels. What better way to support the domestic algae biofuel industry than by giving it a high profile showcase smack in the middle of the nation’s capitol.
Actually, The President Does Support Algae Biofuel
The transformation of a national monument into an algae biofuel showcasae will not surprise those of you following the “American Energy Dominance” policy. Although giving the short end of the stick to wind and solar power (especially wind), the White House fully embraces other renewables, including biomass as well as geothermal energy and hydropower.
