Cellulosic Ethanol Hopes to Dethrone Corn Ethanol
05/07/2008
SustainableBusiness.com News
A backlash against biofuels is building, as more citizens and politicians begin to blame increased food prices and scarcity on corn ethanol.
As a result, cellulosic ethanol producers are working to differentiate themselves from corn ethanol in both public opinion and the halls of Congress.
A Politico report examines the difficulties faced by ethanol producers, who are stepping up lobbying efforts, while trying to reach commercial scale with processes that turn wood chips and other non-food sources into ethanol.