In Nod to Farmers, High-Ethanol Gasoline Will Be Sold Year-Round

MATTHEW DALY / The Associated Press Oct 9, 2018 During an Iowa trip, Trump announces that a summer sale ban will be lifted. The action removes an EPA anti-smog rule. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Protecting Your Ride From the New Ethanol Blend

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Dec 27, 2012 A new policy approved by the EPA will allow states to permit the sale of fuel that contains up to 15 percent ethanol, and the difference could damage your car. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

High Food Prices Drive Unrest, Study Says

Staff / Truthdig Aug 22, 2011 An old argument says that full or empty bellies lead to contentment or revolt. Recent research supports that claim, showing that spikes in global food prices have coincided with the surge of social unrest and political instability seen recently in North Africa and the Middle East. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Gingrich Shilling for Ethanol Industry?

BLANK Apr 25, 2011 Turns out that free-market evangelist -- and former House speaker -- Newt Gingrich is also a paid booster of the heavily government-subsidized ethanol industry. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

World Bank: Biofuel Boom Spiking Food Prices

Staff / Truthdig Aug 1, 2008 A World Bank report, held from public view for several months, finds strong evidence that increased production of biofuels such as ethanol has caused a sharp climb in the price of foodstuffs worldwide. "The report stands as a blistering rebuke to the Bush's administration's unchecked biofuel boosterism," argues environmental writer Tom Philpott. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Three Questions for Al Gore

Staff / Truthdig Jun 30, 2007 Popular Mechanics probes the former vice president about his newly green home, his new concert series and the future of ethanol. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Dark Side of Ethanol

Staff / Truthdig Apr 18, 2007 A new study out of Stanford University says ethanol could worsen smog problems, as the alternative fuel may produce dirtier air than gasoline. Ethanol has already been something of a mixed bag for environmentalists, who are desperate for politically viable alternative fuels but troubled by the high cost of corn-based ethanol. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bush Greeted With Protests

Staff / Truthdig Mar 9, 2007 More than 6,000 Brazilians marched against George W. Bush in Sao Paulo on Thursday in a mostly peaceful demonstration. A small group incited police to fire tear gas and rubber bullets. Protesters in Colombia also clashed with police, and more demonstrations are expected as Bush tours the region. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Sugar in the Gas Tank

Staff / Truthdig Aug 18, 2006 As part of its drive toward energy independence, Brazil has encouraged the use of cars that run on any combination of ethanol and gasoline. More than 2 million of the flex-fuel cars have now been sold in the country, accounting for 77% of the market. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Kick the Oil Habit

Staff / Truthdig May 18, 2006 Check out this sobering video, which spells out the moral imperative we face to wean ourselves from dependence on oil. Robert Redford will be talking about this new campaign on Larry King tonight (May 17.) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Study: Oil Company Profits, Not Crude Prices, Are Pumping Gas Prices

Staff / Truthdig Apr 21, 2006 Corporate profiteering--not increased crude oil prices, not ethanol switch-overs--is responsible for recent gas price increases in California, according to an independent watchdog group. Sounds like Enron all over again. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )