Gasohol: a choice that may buy grief
Journal Article
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· Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States)
OSTI ID:6668512
The national goal announced by President Carter in January 1980 to produce 500 million gallons of ethanol a year by the end of 1981 is strongly criticized. As agricultural producers develop the means to convert crops to fuel alcohol, it is feared that farmers having the choice of producing food for people or fuel for cars will do whichever is more profitable. Proponents of gasohol contend that alcohol production from corn will not reduce the amount of food available because the protein content of the corn is untouched. It is argued however that starch is also a valuable component of food, but that in any event, the worldwide use of crops for energy would drive food prices upward.
- OSTI ID:
- 6668512
- Journal Information:
- Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States), Journal Name: Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States) Vol. 207:4438; ISSN SCIEA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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