Study: Ethanol won't solve energy problems
July 11th, 2006
Graphic shows bushels of corn used for ethanol production. (AP Graphic)
(AP) -- Ethanol is far from a cure-all for the nation's energy problems. It's not as environmentally friendly as some supporters claim and would supply only 12 percent of U.S. motoring fuel - even if every acre of corn were used.
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