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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by Jami Dwyer - Oct. 1, 2008

Important disscussion of the pitfalls of relying on biofuels to solve current energy problems. I'd have liked further discussion of why various fuels burn cleaner than others (refining?), as I worry that this article is actually giving biofuel too much credit in that regard.

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