PBS’ Nightly Business Report Explores the Alternatives for Fuel and Energy
Earlier today, I received an announcement that I wanted to pass on to you all. I’ll be tuning in - will you?
Miami, FL (May 12, 2008)—Driven by serious climate issues, dwindling resources, and stiff geopolitical pressure, green options for fuel and energy have skyrocketed to the forefront of global concern and necessity. But what are the options and when will they be available? In a special 4-part series running Tuesday, May 13 through Friday, May 16, PBS’ Nightly Business Report examines some alternative energy forms and the challenges they face in their race to the marketplace.
Here’s a little overview as to what you can expect each night:
Tuesday: Demand for grain is more intense than ever now that ethanol manufacturers have joined food producers. Meet a company that is working on new corn technology to produce more food from a single seed with less water.
Wednesday: NBR travels to Florida where scientists are using pulverized sugar cane to create ethanol.
Thursday: Learn about Biotech company Zymetis has created a bacterium that can turn materials like scrap paper, pulp and woodchips into ethanol, which can eventually fuel your car.
Friday: NBR speaks to a Japanese research team that is leading the effort to extract and harness methane hydrate—a frozen gas—is a fossil fuel that exists in abundance in many areas throughout the world.
I’ve seen a little sneak preview of this series, and believe me - you don’t want to miss it. Check your local times to find out with NBR is scheduled to air in your timezone. Oh, and keep your eyes out for NBR’s related series “Pain at the Pump,” scheduled to begin airing on May 20.
“Renewable, greener energy isn’t just an issue for the scientists and environmentalists, it’s an issue for the business world as well—and a major one at that.” explained Rodney Ward, Executive Editor/Senior Vice President, Nightly Business Report. “This series examines many of the current programs, resources, and companies that will be shaping our future.”
About Nightly Business Report: For almost three decades, the award-winning Nightly Business Report has provided business news in a fast-paced format. Timely investment information helps viewers manage their money and stay abreast of the news that affects their portfolios. Nightly Business Report premiered as a Miami regional program on January 22, 1979, with national distribution beginning in 1981. Nationally underwritten by Franklin Templeton Investments, Nightly Business Report is distributed live to public television stations at 6:30pm EST every weeknight. Local broadcast times vary.
Pictures with permission from Nightly Business Report.
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