There is a lot of talk in the scientific community about a new source of oil found in our never ending quest to avoid alternative fuels.
"Mahapatra, and Band note that some geologists believe that much of the world's crude oil originated in diatoms, which produce an oily substance in their bodies... Estimates suggest that live diatoms could make 10−200 times as much oil per acre of cultivated area compared to oil seeds."
Though this is encouraging news as far as a potential for buffering the inevitable depletion of our current fuel sources. This could ultimately lead to more stalling in the search for alternative fuels. Here's to hoping that this is used to help us in the right direction rather than leading us farther down the wrong one!
Full story can be found here: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090622165830.htm
