Study: Biofuels Worse for Environment Than Regular Gasoline
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A new federally-funded study indicates that biofuels from corn plants are actually worse for global warming in the short-term, says USA Today.
Biofuels have been touted by the Obama administration and others as a solution to climate change, but the study indicates otherwise.
Biofuels made with corn residue actually release 7 percent more greenhouse gases in early years of use, compared to traditional gasoline.
While ultimately better in the long run, the fuels will not be able to meet federal standards to qualify as a renewable fuel, as they require biofuels to emit 60 percent less carbon pollution than gasoline.
Cellulosic biofuels have received over $1 billion in federal aid, and half of the cellulosic market is from corn residue. The industry criticized the study, insisting it was too simplistic and overestimated certain figures.
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