Hemp as Biomass for Energy

I have been wanting to find an analysis of the cost effectiveness using hemp as fuel for a long time now. Fuel and Fiber Company has done the research. It isn't as rosy as I had hoped, but if we were to factor in the cost of war and the money saved by not fighting, it could be quite cost effective.
I found the above link through an article titled Cannabis Sativa that points to some other excellent resources, including a link to a 1991 newscast by Hugh Downs in which he reports "It is estimated that methane and methanol production alone from hemp grown as bio-mass could replace 90% of the worlds energy needs." You can also read about the basis for prohibition and illegalization.

Of special interest to me was this article written by Dennis Kucinich outlining the many uses of hemp. I thought the issues he outlined in his campaign had been taken off his webpage, but they are all here. Who says the Democrats don't have a plan? It's been here all along. posted by Cyndy | link | | |
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