Fuel: One Suggestion for Our Petroleum Addiction

"Biofuel is Tickell's rosebud, and he attempts to explain everything, everything, in the world via the greasy substance that so clearly gave his life direction."
It sounds like you have not yet seen FUEL. Maybe you fell asleep during the extensive section on multiple potential solutions? I saw it in Portland last saturday night. The film concludes that fuel from sustainably produced biomass and algae may replace only 1/7th to 2/7ths of a barrel of oil if we wanted to break our dependence on fossil fuels based on currently available technology and resources. This is presented amongst a diverse array of other potentially worthy technologies and approaches including but not limited to; energy efficiency and conservation, solar, wind, plug in hybrids, public transport etc. etc. There was no grease in these sections, I don't think you have seen the film called FUEL (www.thefuelfilm.com) - the seattle times had a much more representative (IMHO) review than yours. ( http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/movies/2008392771_fuel17.html )
"Tickell is preaching to the converted, who already fill their vintage Benzes with French-fry grease from Dr. Dan, Propel, or other local vendors (at nearly $4 per gallon)."
"Those outside the bio-church aren't likely to drive (at under $3 per gallon) to see it at their local theater."
I disagree. I left the theater feeling hopeful and inspired. I am not the choir. If I can find a local source of sustainably produced biofuel that's better for the environment than fossil based fuels I will use it in a heartbeat.
This is a very important film that inspires, entertains and informs. Everyone leaving the theater was talking about how inspired they were, some about solar panels for their school, some about buying diesel cars and running them on biodiesel from algae grown in waste water treatment plants, some about lobbying their school to find a way to switch their school buses (no modification required) to run on sustainably produced biodiesel, for the environment and for the health of their children (the concentration of cancer causing emissions from diesel fumes is 4 times higher inside a school bus than outside near the tailpipe, according to research explained in this film)
Go see it for yourself is my advice. One of Obama's top advisors on greening the economy, Van Jones is in the film. Very inspiring! I'm fired up with hope even in the midst of these outrageously unsettling times and FUEL came along just in time for me.

You write: "Biofuel is Tickell's rosebud, and he attempts to explain everything, everything, in the world via the greasy substance that so clearly gave his life direction."
It sounds like you have not yet seen FUEL. Maybe you fell asleep during the extensive section on multiple potential solutions? I saw it in Portland last saturday night. The film concludes that fuel from sustainably produced biomass and algae may replace only 1/7th to 2/7ths of a barrel of oil if we wanted to break our dependence on fossil fuels based on currently available technology and resources. This is presented amongst a diverse array of other potentially worthy technologies and approaches including but not limited to; energy efficiency and conservation, solar, wind, plug in hybrids, public transport etc. etc. There was no grease in these sections, I don't think you have seen the film called FUEL (www.thefuelfilm.com) - the seattle times had a much more representative (IMHO) review than yours. ( http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/movies/2008392771_fuel17.html )
You write: "Tickell is preaching to the converted, who already fill their vintage Benzes with French-fry grease from Dr. Dan, Propel, or other local vendors (at nearly $4 per gallon)."
"Those outside the bio-church aren't likely to drive (at under $3 per gallon) to see it at their local theater."
I disagree. I left the theater feeling hopeful and inspired. I am not the choir. If I can find a local source of sustainably produced biofuel that's better for the environment than fossil based fuels I will use it in a heartbeat.
This is a very important film that inspires, entertains and informs. Everyone leaving the theater was talking about how inspired they were, some about solar panels for their school, some about buying diesel cars and running them on biodiesel from algae grown in waste water treatment plants, some about lobbying their school to find a way to switch their school buses (no modification required) to run on sustainably produced biodiesel, for the environment and for the health of their children (the concentration of cancer causing emissions from diesel fumes is 4 times higher inside a school bus than outside near the tailpipe, according to research explained in this film)
Go see it for yourself is my advice. One of Obama's top advisors on greening the economy, Van Jones is in the film. Very inspiring! I'm fired up with hope even in the midst of these outrageously unsettling times and FUEL came along just in time for me.

You write: "Biofuel is Tickell's rosebud, and he attempts to explain everything, everything, in the world via the greasy substance that so clearly gave his life direction."
It sounds like you have not yet seen FUEL. Maybe you fell asleep during the extensive section on multiple potential solutions? I saw it in Portland last saturday night. The film concludes that fuel from sustainably produced biomass and algae may replace only 1/7th to 2/7ths of a barrel of oil if we wanted to break our dependence on fossil fuels based on currently available technology and resources. This is presented amongst a diverse array of other potentially worthy technologies and approaches including but not limited to; energy efficiency and conservation, solar, wind, plug in hybrids, public transport etc. etc. There was no grease in these sections, I don't think you have seen the film called FUEL (www.thefuelfilm.com) - the seattle times had a much more representative (IMHO) review than yours. ( http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/movies/2008392771_fuel17.html )
You write: "Tickell is preaching to the converted, who already fill their vintage Benzes with French-fry grease from Dr. Dan, Propel, or other local vendors (at nearly $4 per gallon)."
"Those outside the bio-church aren't likely to drive (at under $3 per gallon) to see it at their local theater."
I disagree. I left the theater feeling hopeful and inspired. I am not the choir. If I can find a local source of sustainably produced biofuel that's better for the environment than fossil based fuels I will use it in a heartbeat.
This is a very important film that inspires, entertains and informs. Everyone leaving the theater was talking about how inspired they were, some about solar panels for their school, some about buying diesel cars and running them on biodiesel from algae grown in waste water treatment plants, some about lobbying their school to find a way to switch their school buses (no modification required) to run on sustainably produced biodiesel, for the environment and for the health of their children (the concentration of cancer causing emissions from diesel fumes is 4 times higher inside a school bus than outside near the tailpipe, according to research explained in this film)
Go see it for yourself is my advice and take all your friends and family. One of Obama's top advisors on greening the economy, Van Jones is in the film. Very inspiring! I'm fired up with hope even in the midst of these outrageously unsettling times and FUEL came along just in time for me.

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