A simply great article that illustrates just one great hope for the future of the world economy and environment. Jatropha is almost magical, a sure no-brainer when it comes to petroleum replacements. These aren't "alternative fuels", these are fuels.

From the article:

"Yet a combination of economic, climatic and political factors have made the search for a more effective biofuel a priority among energy companies. New regulations in Britain require that biofuels comprise 5 per cent of the transport fuel mix by 2010, and the EU has mandated that by 2020 all cars must run on 20 per cent biodiesel. Biodiesel reduces carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 80 per cent compared with petroleum diesel, according to the US Energy Department."

We absolutely must be looking at biofuels and jatropha is nearly miraculous.

Original Article: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/article2155351.ece