46 - Hemp as Fuel - Why Aren’t We Using It? With Kyla de Clifford.

This week, we explore a question that seems simple… but isn’t:If hemp can be used as fuel then why aren’t we using it? Particularly during this very planned war and outage of oil with far reaching implications.In this episode, I break down:The history of hemp as an industrial cropHenry Ford’s plant-based car and early biofuel explorationWhat hemp fuel actually is (biodiesel + ethanol)Whether it really works — and where it falls shortWhy it didn’t scale (policy, infrastructure, economics)Where hemp fits in today’s energy conversationAnd the bigger question: how systems decide what gets adopted… and what gets left behindReferences & Further ReadingUSDA Hemp for Victory archive https://naldc.nal.usda.gov/download/IND43843001/PDFHemp biomass & biofuel potential (Bioresource Technology) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S096085241830306XIndustrial hemp for energy (Energies journal) https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/21/5810Bioenergy crop comparison review https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1364032118304983Hemp and phytoremediation (Frontiers in Plant Science) https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2020.00359/fullFor more on Australia's Oil production, petrol etc  and who is and isn't paying tax follow @punterspolitics on instagramIf you’re enjoying the podcast and want to support these conversations, you can do so here:Buy Me a Coffee If this episode made you think differently, send it to someone who still thinks this plant is one-dimensional."Send us a message"Support the showConnect with Kyla de CliffordInstagram: @cannacuriousausTikTok: @cannacuriousauYouTube: @cannacuriousIf you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you.Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.ioDisclaimer:We are not doctors, and this is not medical advice. Everything shared here is based on our personal lived experiences and the stories of others. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health or wellness routine.