They knew in the 1930's that we could make biodiesel out of hemp. It was the Lumber Companies who opposed it. For we can make paper out of it, along with plastics and cloths. Isn't that evident how it could benefit this Beautiful Planet? Full Story »
Posted by Michael Dewey
Hemp is irrationally demonized, but this article seems to irrationally deify it. Though fuel from hemp would aid energy independence and be mostly renewable other than depletion of the soil and processing and transport expenditures, it still would be a carbon-based fuel that contributes to global climate change. There are better technologies. The article is interesting in presenting the strong views of a vocal minority.
