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“I believe we will see a biofuels resurgence. While gas prices skyrocket and we continue to wage wars for oil, while spills, fracking, tar sands and the oil madness of our empire continue, people are waking up and realizing that you can't be against petroleum and against fuels that come from nature.”

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Josh Tickell
Josh Tickell

Josh Tickell (born August 7, 1975) is an American environmental activist, documentary filmmaker, and bestselling author known as the "Biofuel Boy." He gained national attention for his pioneering work in converting used cooking oil into vehicle fuel and for directing the acclaimed documentary "Fuel" (2008), which won the Sundance Film Festival Audience Award. His work has significantly influenced public understanding of renewable energy and sustainable living, earning him recognition as a "Hero of the Planet" by TIME magazine. more

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