Aug. 1, 2012 / Posted by: Michal Rosenoer / Categories: Blog, Climate and Energy, Economics for the Earth
As the drought continues to wreak havoc on our corn crops, the Renewable Fuel Standard – our federal mandate for corn ethanol and other biofuels – has come under fire. Due to the mandate, we’re currently using 40% of our corn in ...
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Jul. 26, 2012 / Posted by: Michal Rosenoer / Categories: Blog, Climate and Energy
This past Tuesday, Steven Colbert of Comedy Central's The Colbert Report discussed how the current drought -- the worst in 50 years-- will raise food prices around the country and destabilize the corn ethanol market. Colbert and his guest, Iowa St...
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Nov. 21, 2011 / Posted by: Michal Rosenoer / Categories: Blog, Climate and Energy
As you sit down for Thanksgiving dinner with friends and family this year, imagine looking across the table and not seeing a turkey. It may be hard to fathom, but it is a reality too many Americans face this year.
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Sep. 15, 2011 / Posted by: Michal Rosenoer / Categories: Blog, Climate and Energy
On September 15, 2011, McDonald’s and 14 other chain restaurants called on the super committee to go on a diet by cutting back on corn subsidies. Citing high corn prices, the National Council of Chain Restaurants and many of its members urg...
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