FARGO (KFGO) - Former North Dakota U.S. Sen. Byron Dorgan and Minn. U.S. Sen. Al Franken are among those appearing in a documentary that premieres Thursday, Oct. 16 on the Discovery Channel.
"Hot Grease" tells the story of how biodiesel is competing with fossil fuels and turning used cooking oil into an energy source for cars, buses and trucks.
Dorgan has been an outspoken supporter of bio-diesel. He says it could help solve big issues including air pollution and energy insecurity.
"Hot Grease" will make its television debut Thursday at 8 p.m. CT on the Discovery Channel.