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Will Corn Ethanol Flunk EPA Emissions Requirements?

By on November 10, 2008 in corn ethanol

In 2007, increased ethanol use was mandated by EPA and U.S. Congress as the fuel of choice to help America cut its appetite for oil. Is ethanol really the answer? There has been a ongoing discussion on whether or not ethanol can meet current EPA emission standards to reduce greenhouse gases. What good are mandates [...]

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Top Ethanol Producer Bailout? Seriously?

By on November 7, 2008 in corn ethanol

Last week, VeraSun, the #2 producer of ethanol in the U.S., filed for bankruptcy.  You would think they would shut the doors and end up selling their assets.  This won’t be the case thanks to the millions of dollars North Dakota citizens have paid in special incentives and taxes for VeraSun. From the North Dakota [...]

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Has the Ethanol Boom Run Out of Gas?

By on November 4, 2008 in corn ethanol

VeraSun files for bankruptcy! News Flash: VeraSun, one of the largest ethanol producers announces filing for bankruptcy protection. From the Los Angles Times: VeraSun Energy Corp., the second-largest U.S. ethanol producer, filed for bankruptcy protection after making bad hedging bets on corn, a raw material used to make the fuel. The petition for Chapter 11 [...]

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The Impossible Dream? 50% Cellulosic Ethanol

By on October 20, 2008 in ethanol

Picture Credit: Anemergencystop Is the U.S. Falling behind on Meeting its 2022 Goal of 50% Mandated Cellulose Ethanol (biofuels)? The government has ordered (mandated) that 36 billion gallons of biofuel be blended into the fuel supply by 2022. Of that, 16 billion must be cellulosic ethanol. No more than 15 billion can be corn ethanol, [...]

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Whoa, California Uses More Gas than China?

By on July 24, 2008 in oil

Doesn’t seem possible but California is the 2nd largest user of gasoline in the world! From Treehugger, check this out! Well, wonders never cease. Talk about a state that needs to wake up and smell the biofuels (except corn ethanol)! Given all the news coverage about the rise of the Chinese economy, you could be [...]

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Live Interview: Makers of Kudzu Ethanol (Kudzunol)

By on July 21, 2008 in ethanol

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead In several polls conducted last week, Americans want more ethanol for fuel use, check this out. After all, biofuels is not just about corn. There is no denying that we [...]

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How Corn Grown for Ethanol is Killing Our Oceans

By on July 9, 2008 in corn ethanol

Reasons Why Corn Ethanol is Bad for the Environment! Biofuels can provide a significant source of renewable energy to reduce dependency on foreign oil and reduce climate change pollution. Since Congress voted to use corn as a biofuel, this decision has turned out to be a big mistake because of increased oil prices and flooding [...]

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