On Fri, 31 Mar 2006 20:00:56 -0500, "Bert Robbins" wrote:


"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Fri, 31 Mar 2006 17:27:44 GMT, Shortwave Sportfishing
wrote:

Where does the ethanol come from? Brazil.

So some faceless EPA type convinced somebody to use ethanol, the
politicans bought into it because it looks good to farmers and we buy
it from Brazil.

It's actually worse than that. Supposedly the net energy cost of
producing ethanol is greater than the energy delivered in combustion,
taking into account fertilizer production, planting, harvesting,
distribution, etc.

Oops, there goes that idea.


If a farmer raises corn, he sells the corn and makes a profit (albeit not
much). If he then cuts the stalks for ethanol use, hasn't he already
recouped the cost of the fertilizer and planting of the corn?

A little enlightenment here would be appreciated.
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'Til next time,

John H

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