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Algae may be the next big winner in the alternative fuel race.  The University of Texas has a lab testing the viability of Algae as a fuel.  Algae need three things to thrive: carbon dioxide, dirty water and sunlight.  At the UT lab the algae is grown in huge glass tubes, thus saving space and creating a controlled environment.  Algae needs less energy and space to grow than other alternative fuels like the corn based ethanol.  Instead of go for the gold, go for the green!

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