Ethanol: Frequently Asked Questions

Union of Concerned Scientists | Sep. 22, 2006 (Special Report)

Ethanol is a promising alternative fuel that, along with improvements in fuel economy and reductions in travel demand, has the potential to help solve many of the problems associated with gasoline use. Though the current form of ethanol made from corn offers limited environmental benefits and limited potential for large-scale displacement of petroleum, it will be a key to the transition to cellulosic ethanol in the future.

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Posted by: Posted by Fabrice Florin - Sep 23, 2006 - 6:12 PM PDT
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 by Mike LaBonte - Sep. 24, 2006

Although the information matches my knowledge of the subject, this FAQ does not link to it's sources well enough. It gives a good view of the big picture, although it pre-supposes without analysis that oil is a declining resource.

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