Race to algae-based biodiesel heats up

Can the lowly algae ease a growing food-versus-fuel debate?

A growing number of start-ups are betting against the dominant biofuel crops–corn and soy–and looking to sidestep the backlash against biofuels, which are being blamed in part for higher food prices and deforestation around the world.
Race to algae-based biodiesel heats up