Using the general news feeds to get a pulse of what's going on in the country, this artcle from CNN on the quest for energy was nice.

By the time something makes the pages of CNN, it's too late for a venture investor to invest in. At least an early stage investor.

I do think Corn is a red herring in the long run. And that alternate resources need to be used in order to get a true sustainable economy.

It's an overview, and one that's not too far off. But remember, with enough energy, we can convert even natural gas to jetfuel. It's just costs energy.