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Old 03-14-2013, 09:14 PM   #29 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by redpoint5 View Post
Why are food prices skyrocketing? The government subsidizes farming, and in particular corn crops. If we weren't forced to burn 10% ethanol in our vehicles the crops could be used to feed people.
I'm not unfavorable to biofuels, but instead of corn-based ethanol, why not to use agricultural residues instead?
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