The reason scientists and energy companies are obsessed with Arundo isn't just its height—it's its . Here’s why it’s a sustainable superstar:
It can grow in "marginal" soil—land that isn't good enough for food crops. This means we can produce fuel without taking away space for our food. arundo
Arundo is one of the fastest-growing terrestrial plants on Earth. More growth means more material to turn into fuel. The reason scientists and energy companies are obsessed
Like a giant sponge, Arundo sucks carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere at a massive rate, helping to offset greenhouse gas emissions. arundo
Turning the biomass into pellets for burning or bio-ethanol for liquid fuel. The Challenges