] A few dozen life scientists are racing to fine-tune these
] microbes physiologically, chemically, and genetically to
] produce hydrogen in a cost-effective manner with
] next-to-zero pollutants. The reward is enormous. Not only
] could it prevent further global warming, slash energy
] pollution, and strengthen the economy, but the winner of
] this race would own the intellectual property rights to
] the technology that could be at the foundation of a
] multitrillion dollar industry. In other words, the gold
] rush is on.

The Scientist :: Biologically Derived Hydrogen--Future Fuel?, Apr. 21, 2003