Topic: Algae Biofuel

2 chapters across the catalog

Hornbag
Episode 345 1:40:54 - 1:44:22

345: Hornbag

Chevron Algae Biofuel Commercial on PBS

A Chevron commercial aired during the PBS NewsHour is noted for its new emphasis on "algae" as a renewable energy source. The hosts recall previous stories about algae-powered vehicles and question the legitimacy of the technology as a large-scale solution. They suggest the ad is a form of corporate propaganda intended to soften the company's image.

The Algae Car Saves Ohio
Episode 133 42:59 - 48:18

133: The Algae Car Saves Ohio

Congressional Algae Fuel Claims and Tim Ryan

During a late-night C-SPAN session, Representatives Tim Ryan and John Bocieri promoted the cap-and-trade bill and the potential of the algae biofuel industry. Ryan claimed to have driven a car from California to Washington D.C. powered by algae, asserting that CO2 can be used to grow the fuel in states like Ohio.