even Baron's favorite biotech scientist, Dr. Ebright...clear you mind of that dead end.
As for energy independence, we are never...repeat never...going to be energy independent if we stay on the fossil fuel train...as BP repeatedly announces...global oil reserves are on the order of 53 years...not 53 decades...nor 53 centuries...you need to face reality...we're in trouble on multiple levels and time is not on our side...don't push on a rope.