Excerpt
Ever since the invention of farming, crops have been produced
mainly to feed people and livestock. Now that’s
changing in response to concerns about pollution, air
quality, and the price and availability of oil. Biofuels —
fuels derived from organic matter, usually plants — are
increasingly being used as an alternative to fossil fuels — coal,
natural gas, and oil.
The most common biofuels are ethanol, usually produced
from corn and sugar, and biodiesel, made by combining
alcohol with vegetable oil. The United States is the
world’s largest producer of ethanol, followed by Brazil. A…
In This Issue
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Foreword
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Legislative Background
Recent Action on Biofuels
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Glossary
Terms Used in the Biofuels Debate
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Renewable Fuel Standards
Overview and Policy Issues
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Pro & Con
Should Congress Reassess the Renewable Fuel Standard in the Energy Independence and Security Act?
