Most in the ethanol industry believe indirect land-use calculations are inappropriate, Northey says. "I believe [the EPA has] some uncertainty," he adds.
EPA considers indirect effects of corn ethanol
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is evaluating how to calculate the indirect land-use effects of corn ethanol under current legislation, which could end up sinking the already-sensitive reputation of the biofuel.
5 March 2009 23:00 GMT
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25 November 2012 9:17 GMT
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