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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Philippe Habib
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by Philippe Habib - Oct. 1, 2008

This is a very one sided piece on the problems with biofuels. The arguments made are valid as far as they go, but since they are made in isolation of the problems that bio fuels are trying to fix, it is hard to tell if the problems with the solution are worth it. No sources are given, we are to assume all assertions made are correct.

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