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Thursday, October 11, 2007

Water Supplies Affected by Ethanol Production


When it comes to solving the fossil fuel crisis, it seems like every silver lining comes accompanied by a dark cloud. As attention turns more and more toward using corn and other products to produce ethanol for fuel, experts warn that increased production of these crops could pose a threat to the nation's water supplies. (USA Today, Thursday)

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