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Jul 30, 2008 - All That Glitters

It's not only gas-hungry Americans that are noticing some of the shine has come off of ethanol's "promise". Our friends in the Great White North are coming to similar conclusions.

Ethanol policy was, to quote the Harper government, a "win-win." Actually, it was a lose-lose policy for all but corn producers, who, naturally enough, have rallied furiously to protect their good fortune.

Douglas Auld, in an extremely well-documented paper for the C.D. Howe Institute concludes, "It is clear from the evidence to date that there is no consensus regarding the efficacy of corn-based ethanol either to reduce GHGs or reduce overall energy demands."

The road to some nasty places is usually paved with good intentions. It's time to stop the car and take a look at the map again.

Read the entire article at The Globe and Mail

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