This column first ran in the Winnipeg Free Press and is now free to reprint.
Nazim Cicek might save the planet. He's researching cellulosic biofuel production that could turn corn stalks and cattails into clean energy. A breakthrough could have a global impact.
We all want to protect the environment--the question is how? Technologies such as cellulosic biofuels show promise. Meanwhile carbon taxes are expensive and ineffective.