Another reason why ethanol is not the clean fuel it is made out to be. According to the AP report, increased corn plantation the Midwest are increasing the Dead Zone in the Gulf of Mexico. Nitrogen rich fertilizers used in the corn growth are polluting the Mississippi river and aiding the growth of this dead zone. To read more about this check out Gulf of Mexico-Dead Zone.
Also see my previous posting Ethanol-Is it the fuel it is made out to be to learn more about Ethanol.
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