Beyond Ethanol: Alternative Energy Strategies

"Ethanol has been a cornerstone of U.S. energy strategy for decades, but the process of creating ethanol from corn is less energy-efficient than other possible sources, like switchgrass and other "woody" plants. And ethanol is just one part of the alternative-energy mix,...

Popular Mechanics: Ethanol Bill Bad News

"Congress and the president have spoken: ethanol is America’s new renewable fuel. Yesterday, President Bush signed into law energy bill H.R.6, which establishes a new renewable fuel standard in the United States...

Economist: Think Small with Biofuels Crops

While it may seem counter intuitive to some farmers, one expert is advising them to stop thinking big and start thinking small. As far as this economist is concerned, this is the best strategy for U.S. farmers,...

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