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- Switch Grass Can Be a Viable Alternate to Corn for EthanolAn interesting source of alternative energy is producing biofuel from switch grass, a breed of quick growing grass which may be a greener alternative source of fuel. It could ultimately cut back on petroleum demand & no longer using food crops.
- Subsidies for Ethanol Expire, but Corn Isn't Going AnywhereEthanol subsidies expired, but there's still a huge demand for corn thanks to the government.
- Is Corn Really a Sustainable Source of Renewable Energy?Corn is not a very green source of renewable energy. It's not very sustainable either. In fact, it takes more fossil fuel to produce corn from ethanol than it does to produce gas. It also takes a lot of water and land.
- Biofuels and How They Affect the World Food SupplyA paper looking at the current surge in biofuels and the effect it could have on world food supply
- Sugarcane Ethanol Production in BrazilBrazil is the world's leader for sugarcane ethanol production. However, some environmental concerns are found with the production of this crop in Latin American countries.
- Today's Alternative Fuel ChoicesAlternative fuels not only burn cleaner-producing lower emissions-but some are even renewable, unlike fossil fuels, which means we could develop a continuous supply of them. The alternative fuels in use today include ethanol, biodiesel, methanol, natural
DuPont Danisco to Build Cellulosic Ethanol Plant in Nevada, IowaDuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol LLC has acquired land in Nevada, Iowa to build a commercial-scale plant that will use corn cobs, stalks, and leaves as feedstock. Construction will take 12 to 18 months and production is planned to start up in 2013.
POET LLC to Build Commercial-Scale Cellulosic Bio-Refinery in Emmetsburg, IowaPOET LLC, a leading producer of ethanol, is planning to build a cellulosic bio-refinery in Emmetsburg, Iowa. The refinery will use corncobs, leaves, husks, and stalks. The project is expected to create 200 construction jobs and 40 permanent jobs.- Cars 2 Sucks EthanolI didn't know Obama was a director for Pixar.
Senate Reverses Ethanol DecisionAt more than 900,000 barrels per day, the United States is the world leader in ethanol production. On Thursday, a US Senate vote to repeal ethanol subsidies put that position in jeopardy.
Senate Sustains US Investment in EthanolAfter heated debate, the Senate today voted 40-59 against a bill that attempted to kill the annual 5 billion dollar ethanol subsidy.
Mitt Romney Supports the Ethanol Subsidy, Though Perhaps He Shouldn'tFor Republicans running for president, one of the most vexing problems is what to do about Iowa's signature issue, which is to say ethanol subsidies. Following principles suggests opposition. Following political expediency suggests support.
How to Protect Your Boat Motor when Using E10 GasCorn-based ethanol is a renewable energy source with a checkered history and has been the subject of countless arguments and heated debates. Protecting your boat motor is easier than you think.- Ethanol: Facts, Fiction and My ExperienceGas prices are speeding toward record territory and showing no signs of slowing. On April 22, 2011, AAA reported the average price (nationally) of unleaded gasoline to be $3.84, with predictions of even higher prices by summer's end.
- Cutting Ethanol Subsidies Perilous Move for Farm State PoliticiansCasting about for ways to save money, Republican lawmakers have hit upon ethanol subsidies. Even some farm state senators, such as Dan Coats of Indiana and Tom Coburn of Oklahoma, suggest that it is time for the subsidies to go.
- E85 Ethanol Kit: A Solution to the Fuel Price RisePeople must know that the kit bioethanol is just an instrument that allows the car to adapt its type of fuel consumption to others which are more eco-friendly and economical...
- Effects of Ethanol Production on Livestock ReproductionByproducts from ethanol production have been determined to improve overall reproduction in livestock animals and increases fertility rates. Consumer education and producer utilization, can provide solutions for universal animal fertility issues.
- Fraud, Waste and AbuseOne of the all time classic Federal Fraud, Waste and Abuse Programs - The Corn Subsidy
Who's to Blame for the Rise of Gas Prices This Time?Are you sick and tired of the cost of fuel? Now they predict even higher prices in the New Year. It is time our government does something instead of just butting heads and talk about fixing our countries problem. Our voices need to be heard.- Looking at How Corn-based Ethanol and Other Alternative Energy Subsidies Stack UpWe should extend subsidies like tax credits when they are investments and end them when they are wasteful.
- Energy Independence from Mid-East Oil and JobsAmerica has for years ignored the fact that we have the capability to create clean energy alternates using all our natural resources. Cellulostic Ethanol is the answer and will create many more jobs then Solar or Wind or other alternates.
- Is the End of Corn-Based Ethanol Subsides Nigh?Perhaps as a sign that Tea Party ideas have won a cache going beyond just the election of favored candidates to public office, a bi-partisan group of Senators has signed a letter calling for an end to ethanol subsidies.
- Is Ethanol the Answer?There are many pros and cons when considering the use of ethanol as an alternative fuel. Hopefully it will become more widely used in order to lower the United States' dependency on foreign oil, improve the environment, and and help lower fuel costs.
Al Gore Says Govt Subsidized Corn Ethanol a MistakeAl Gore Says Government Subsidization of Corn Ethanol was a Mistake
Isobutanol (Butanol and Ethanol) Showed Promise as "Green" Fuel at American Le MansAbba's Way. Table Talk. After Green. "Isobutanol (Butanol and Ethanol) Showed Promise as "Green" Fuel at American Le Mans."
Bluefire Ethanol: Converting Cellulosic Wastes into FuelBluefire Ethanol, a California company, plans to build biorefineries to produce ethanol from cellulosic wastes using Arkenol technology. Refineries are being developed in California and Fulton, Mississippi with government grants and loan guarantees.
New York Metro Area E-85 Ethanol Prices for JulyEthanol is a little cheaper than gasoline is. Converter kits are available for the automobiles we have, except in California. These will enable our cars to be fueled on ethanol, for about $1000, including installation.- The Green Movement: Fix or Farce?This is an original essay about how the green movement is threatening to wreck us all.
Myth: Biofuels Will Replace Oil as Our Major Source of EnergyBiofuels are unsustainable and cannot be depended on to replace oil. In addtion, they also have their own impact on the environment.- Memo to Sen. Chuck Grassley Regarding Corn EthanolA memo to Sen. Chuck Grassley, a supporter of Corn Ethanol
Native American Contributions to the World: CornScientists are closing in on the secrets of the origins of maize, how Native Americans spread its use and the technology of corn used to create a plethora of products used today globally- Bubba Sells Ethanol to the Government" Dang it Bubba. It ain't moonshine no more. The federal guvment done give us money iffen we say it is ethanol."
- Getting it Wrong: How Our Politicians Could Spoil Our WorldWouldn't you like to know who it is you're really electing when you cast that vote? What about all those promises they made? Here's why we should care enough to check on those sound-bite-spewing glory hounds BEFORE we give them the keys to our country.
- Obama's Energy Policy Involves Soda PopAn look into the politics of energy policy plans hurting other areas of the economy. In this case the comparison of the losses and gains between soda pop prices and ethanol job creation.
- Terms Pertaining to Green CarsWith the green colour enveloping the automotive world, we now have to understand the new green words. Let us learn some of these new terms.
- Pros and Cons of Alternative FuelsA look at three fuels Ethanol, Hydrogen and Hybrid to determine the pros and cons of each as an alternative fuel source.
- EPA Expected to Mandate Increased Use of Ethanol in GasolineThe EPA has requested that gasoline manufacturers put up to 15% ethanol in their gasoline.
Ethanol: Will it Totally Replace Gasoline?In the U.S., ethanol is being produced from much of our corn crop, at least for the initial supply. Brazil converts its sugar cane crop into this "moonshine fuel".- Top 5 Alternate Fuels of the FutureThe most commonly used fuels in cars are petrol and diesel. But in recent times, there is a shift in automotive fuel. Eco-friendly alternate fuels are taking the place of petrol and diesel. Let us examine the top 5 alternate fuels of the future:
- Cellulosic Ethanol and the Future of AmericaProvides an interesting prospective into alternative fuels and which ones will be most beneficial in the long haul.
