Talk of the nation, science Friday (tomorrow): "A methanol economy?"

[phantom power]

Apparently, they really mean methanol, not ethanol.

[depakid]

1. PBS really has gotten sorry over the past 6 years

I won't listen to all that many of their programs anymore-

Wonder if they'll give a fair play to the toxics issues?

[JohnWxy]

8. NPR (and PBS) really have become toadies to the GOP.

Republican Toadies - Fascist Bugger Bait - that's NPR (and PBS). Guess they feel it's necessary to stay alive. But what kind of life is it, bending over for the GOP, fornicating with fascists?

[rodeodance]

2. feds studied cow gas for many years and got laughed at (at the time)

[NNadir]

3. If you listen, let us know if they mention Olah's work.

I mean George Olah, chemistry Nobel Laureate, and big time promoter of this option.

His stuff is the most exciting new energy technology I have seen in my adult life.

[phantom power]

4. Odds are good I'll miss it, so I'm hoping somebody else can report.

But if I can, I'll tune in the kitchen radio.

[eppur_se_muova]

5. They do mean methanol ... MeOH is simpler to make from coal, gas.

Ethanol is easier to make from agricultural waste/byproducts.

[populistdriven]

6. methanol is extremely corrosive even more than ethanol

no one can afford a stainless steel engine

[NNadir]

7. Ah, but methanol can be used to make DME.

DME is almost the perfect fuel. It is very difficult to imagine a better fuel.