> INTRODUCTION TO METHANE GAS PRODUCTION - AL RUTAN > > In the mid 1970's when the Arab oil embargo hit the US, there was intense > interest in developing alternative sources for energy. Then the political > climate changed and the thought of being energy independent as a nation was > dropped. This nation is now paying the price for such a foolish political > decision. > > The momentum of the social revolution of the 60's spilled over into the > decade of the 70's. The thrust of the thinking of many was still, "Let's do > it our way." Those dedicated to developing alternative energy received > approval from many, even if financial backing for developing concepts was > less than needed. The focus on the possibilities of harnessing solar > radiation, wind power, alcohol fuel production and methane gas fuel was > driving the imaginations of many. But none of the efforts to develop > renewable sources of energy went without challenges. The entrenched > energy companies felt threatened. > > Signs appeared on gasoline pumps everywhere, "Our Gas Contains No Alcohol." > These statements were meant to deliberately mislead public thinking. They > were led to believe that if gasoline contains alcohol, it must be bad! > Actually, the opposite is true. The burning characteristics of gasoline are > significantly improved when mixed with ethanol. Old Timers will remember the > days when the highest grade of gasoline was labeled > "Ethyl." Gasoline retailers no longer propagate the lie that their gasoline > contains no alcohol, because gasoline mixed with ethanol is required in many > States for reduced air pollution during the winter driving months. > > the rest of the article, along with the links are at > http://www.webconx.com/methane.htm > > > > Steve Spence > Subscribe to the Renewable Energy Newsletter: > http://www.webconx.com/subscribe.htm > > Renewable Energy Pages - http://www.webconx.com > Palm Pilot Pages - http://www.webconx.com/palm > X10 Home Automation - http://www.webconx.com/x10 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > (212) 894-3704 x3154 - voicemail/fax > We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, > we borrow it from our children. > -- > > > > > --- > To change your subscription to the Renewable Energy Online Newsletter, visit: > > http://www.webconx.com:81/guest/RemoteListSummary/energy > ---------------------- > http://www.webconx.com > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
