February 8, 2012

Ethanol Is Too Important to Bash

Ken Field, Financial Post


foreignpolicyblogs.com

Ethanol is under attack again. The latest broadside is from the George Morris Centre in Guelph, Ont., claiming that the biofuel is responsible for rising beef and pork prices. This biofuel is far too important to allow misinformation to tarnish its reputation and diminish its support among consumers, industry and government. . .

Read Full Article ››

TAGGED: gas prices, Financial Post, agriculture, economy, ethanol, Canadian energy policy, canada

RECOMMENDED ARTICLES

February 3, 2012
Canada Needs Biofuels
Tim Haig, Financial Post
Fossil fuels are an integral part of the global economy, and will be for many years. But that doesn't mean we can't continue to introduce alternatives into Canada's energy mix or explore new, innovative fuel sources. One of... more ››
January 30, 2012
Moving Towards a Next-Gen Ethanol Economy
Bloomberg NEF
 The world has a unique opportunity to develop a next-generation bioproduct industry in the next two decades. There could be major benefits in terms of job creation, the economy, reduction of greenhouse gases and energy... more ››
February 6, 2012
Will Gas Prices Be the New GOP Attack?
Shane Goldmacher, Nat'l Journ.
As unemployment continues to tick downward, Republicans are searching for messages other than joblessness with which to bludgeon President Obama. On Sunday, GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich hinted at such a new line of... more ››
One of the most pronounced themes to emerge from President Obama’s State of the Union address is his dedication to shale gas that he says is this country’s newfound fortune. So why the disdain from oil and gas producers? more ››
February 7, 2012
Will High Gas Prices Tank Obama in 2012?
Meg Handley, US News
Now that the unemployment rate is marching downward, the GOP might have to find another economic woe to harangue President Obama about. If they look to their local gas pump, they could be in luck. more ››