Archives from July 2008
A New Manhattan Project?
Robert McFarlane and George Philippidises’ recent op-ed “How Free Trade Can Help Solve the Energy Crisis” presents a compelling argument for ethanol’s ability to fill out America’s energy supply portfolio with a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel. We heartily embrace the support, and appreciate the honest and fact based promotion of ethanol and emerging cellulosic ethanol production technology.
In the article, the two point out that the mandate for renewable energy development is woefully underfunded. According to the piece:
“The U.S. should treat the commercialization of...
No Corn in our Ethanol
Kate Galbraith’s recent article, “In Gas-Powered World, Ethanol Stirs Complaints,” reports on the frightening misperception about ethanol among American consumers. And frightening it is! Consider the following: Ms. Galbraith actually found gas stations seeking to attract customers with banners that read “No corn in our gas.”
While we hope it’s not working, we’re concerned that, in the current environment, it just might. If people are so passionate about the issue of food-for-fuel to chose their gas station over it, however, perhaps there’s a silver lining: once cellulosic...
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