2007 has already been an amazing year in making strides on Environmental Issues. Environmental Conservation and Awareness is becoming Top Of Mind even to people who have rejected the ideas in the past.
I read an article this morning that really gives great insight as to what our future, not so distant, holds for us. I must say, if I had to hand out an award, it would be to this guy! I will highlight the main points and share the article at the end.
The first line says "Could pond scum solve the world's energy and warming crises?"
It discusses how Professor Fu with the University of Hawaii has developed strains of Cyanobacteria (found in pond scum) that grow on carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The KICKER-it produces ETHANOL as a waste product! Professor Fu has tried many things but seems to think the best is the GOOD 'OL NATURAL SUNLIGHT!
This has to be THE BEST IDEA I've heard yet to turn waste into something we can actually use. He is working with different strains of algae to see which one will produce the most Ethanol. Until now, producing Ethanol has been somewhat debated because it dumps out just as much carbon as is used to make it. Which is still better than coal.
Professor Fu's idea-All you need is sunlight, CO2 and a little pond scum which will reduce greenhouse gases.
The article goes on to explain the process which I couldn't even begin to explain. (I must have been asleep that day in BioTechnology and Engineering class) You will just have to read the article. He explains that his idea would utilize the gases emitted from Power Plants and other CO2 Producers to produce Ethanol with less money and faster than other methods currently being looked into.
What do you think my ECO All-Star Friends? I think Professor Fu deserves the Gold Star for the day! 
Thank You Sally for sharing this article with me. All of this information came from the Honolulu Advertiser. It is a must read for the day...Fascinating Stuff!
Thanks again Sally!
Dear Stephanie:
I happened to visit your blog. Thank you very much for your kind comments on my work. I am sending you a slide to your e.mail box (you may share with your ECO friends) regarding the ethanol production from cyanobacteria we are developing. Hope this time you will not fall asleep--it is simple and easy to understand.
I am using biotechnology and concerned with our environment and ecosystems.
Best regards!
Patrick FU
University of Hawaii
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Stephanie,
There is a purpose for everything that exists on the planet.
Thanks for sharing the discovery of another valuable green asset .