"Baio" Fuels

I think the thing is that first of all they are clearing land (killing trees) to grow the raw products and then you need to use conventional fuels to run the refineries, then to transport the shit etc. making it a net loser (more goes in than comes out).  Its just not efficient enough.  BUT, I think its definitely worth being suspect regarding anyones motivation in just dismissing alternative fuels.  There are obviously and definitely big interests with a lot to lose (or gain).  Also, every new industry and even company usually has to go through a period of inefficiency/operating at a loss until organization/technology/processes etc. become more efficient.  Why would this be any different?  I agree that the answer will probably be many little things adding up rather than "THE ANSWER"--a Mr. Fusion from Back to the Future.  At least in the short run.  Improving mileage standards might not solve the problem but it gives you a small gain.  Build a few wind farms.  Build some wave farms, givetax breaks for solar panels, inflate your tires.  All the sudden, the 5% here and 3% there start adding up!

here's a good (meaning well written--its still a bit  depressing) article by George Will from Newsweek:

http://www.newsweek.com/id/107575


oh yeah, and my alternate plan?  Put Scott Baio on a treadmill hooked into the grid, feed him sugar and cocaine, hook him into the grid and don't let him off until we're completely weaned off fossil fuels.

Buddy can use a stationary bike.


And I get to marry the hot sister.