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EarthTalk Q&A

What’s wrong with ethanol? Our embrace of ethanol may not be a good thing for the environment after all

Dear EarthTalk: I thought that putting ethanol in our gas tanks was going help fight climate change, but lately I’ve heard reports to the contrary. Can you enlighten?  — Bill B., Hershey, PA   Ethanol and similar “biofuels” made from corn and other crops seem like a good idea given their potential for reducing our carbon outputs […]

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The Biofuel Conundrum Are Biofuels Good for the Environment? It Depends.

Biofuels—made from crops and used to replace conventional fuel—are not necessarily more environmentally friendly than oil…

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Going Local with Transition Towns

Suburbs and cities across the nation are forming “transition towns,” relocalizing with food co-ops, ethanol stills and building workshops.

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Consider the Alternatives

Are hydrogen, ethanol or electricity on track to replace fossil fuels? Major challenges remain.