Fuel Diversification: Coal-to-Liquids

Today, the world is at a crossroads. Explorers and geologists are struggling to find the new oil and natural gas resources needed to sustain the energy demands of modern society. Dwindling supplies and the ever increasing demand from almost every country in the world have put these fossil fuels in short supply. The consequences of this shortfall are apparent in day-to-day life. Blackouts, power surges, and a 300% increase in oil prices since 2001. We’ve essentially painted ourselves into a corner as modern civilization has become almost fully dependant on oil and natural gas. These fossilized fuels are the lubricant that greases the wheels of progress. And the catch-22 of it all…the never-ending use of these fossil fuels may doom us all.

Something must be done.

Kicking the Foreign Oil Dependency Habit
There are several different technologies currently being developed with the goal of breaking our oil addiction. One such technology is a process of turning solid coal into synthetic, liquid fuels.

Did I say coal?

Americans For Energy Independence