How Biofuels Could Starve the Poor

Now, thanks to a combination of high oil prices and even more generous government subsidies, corn-based ethanol has become the rage. There were 110 ethanol refineries in operation in the United States at the end of 2006, according to the Renewable Fuels Association. Many were being expanded, and another 73 were under construction. When these projects are completed, by the end of 2008, the United States' ethanol production capacity will reach an estimated ... Full Story »

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Dale Penn
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by Dale Penn - Oct. 1, 2008

This article provides a limited scope on the issue of biofuels - however that may be necessary in order to aid comprehension and reduce the length of the discussion to an article. Deforestation in Brazil isn't addressed at all. Energy ratio discussion is informative and important.

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