Corn-Based Ethanol Gets A Bad Rap And A Good One
Posted by Kerry Trueman on February 8, 2008 at 11:39 am
CATEGORIES: Environment
Corn-based ethanol is an unmitigated environmental disaster. Guess the kernel-poppin’ hip hoppers who celebrate this oh-so-bad biofuel on YouTube didn’t get the memo. Enjoy the dancing corn cobs, but consume Lead’s Stand Up! video with caution: swallowing this pop corn may be hazardous to the planet’s health!
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CATEGORIES: Environment
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Thank goodness the young people are rallying against the old boys club that have ruled for too long! Go Hip-Hop, Rap!
Solar and batteries are my number one power choice. Second wind, and geo thermal. For some farmers, biofuels.
We grow too much corn and use it to sweeten our children, adversely!
Two strikes for the majestic corn.
Love tortillas, though.
Safe.