Pros And Cons Of Ethanol: Renewable Fuel

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Ethanol is a renewable fuel made from various plant materials collectively known as "biomass." More than 95% of U.S. gasoline contains ethanol in a low-level blend to oxygenate the fuel and reduce air pollution. This blend is known as E10, and its use has been primarily driven by the several world energy shortages that have taken place since the 1973 oil crisis. The modern ethanol boom that began in 2001 created the ethanol debate: From food to fuel. Critics of ethanol say that biofuel has been a plague on the economy and environment instead of a green solution, farmers rushing to make ethanol, have wiped out millions of acres of conservation land, increased food prices, and stress ethanol causes car problems. Supports on the other hand say