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Thursday, December 20, 2007 12:00 AM

The fuel on the hill

President Bush signed a new energy bill Wednesday, betting the farm that corn ethanol is the best alternative fuel for the future. It isn't.
By Joseph Romm

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  • Wednesday, December 19, 2007 08:39 PM

    why we like corn biofuel

    Corn biofuel is popular because it raises corn prices, and the corn belt has inordinate influence over US politics because of lobbyists in Washington and also because of the caucus that takes place in Iowa. I'm pretty sure you aren't hearing any serious candidates calling for cuts in farm subsidies.

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