Friday, May 30, 2008

Anti-ethanol coalition stokes food versus fuel debate

Medill Reports, May 28, 2008 - There is a battle blewing over cornstarch-based ethanol in Washington, pitting onetime allies against each other. The camps are not separated by party affiliation, but by geography and interest in the agriculture supply chain. Each side is vying for the public’s compassion in a time when Americans are faced with a faltering economy and rising energy and food costs.

As the clash intensifies, so does interest in cellulosic ethanol.

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