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Algae, a potential biofuel. Photo by Lee Nachtigal.

In a two-part interview, Peter Stock speaks with Susan Holtz, energy policy analyst and Alternatives Journal editorial board member, about the complicated biofuels debate. Holtz explains why, when it comes to biofuels policy, Food versus Fuel is not as important a question as everyone seems to think. She also explains why we need a balance of biofuel solutions, even if ethanol is relatively inefficient. She wraps up by explaining why policy analysts, the people who seem to have all the answers, are not frustrated when politicians often ignore them.

You can see the complete episode here: TGM #153: Beyond Food Versus Fuel (September 4, 2009)