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Did you ethanol creates more greenhouse emissions than regular gasoline?

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Did you ethanol creates more greenhouse emissions that regular, old fashioned gasoline?

Ethanol creates more greenhouse emission than gasoline indirectly, this means that the production of ethanol, from growing to harvesting, fermentation, refining, and transportation, causes more emissions than if we just stuck to gasoline.

If you don't believe me, please look it up.

This is our planet and we need to do what we can to save it.

ETHANOL is NOT the answer.

Not only does ethanol cause more greenhouse emissions but it creates more waste than gasoline and more and more of the worlds' farmers are switching to corn production due to the need for the creation of more ethanol.

Because of this, there have recently been levies placed on rice purchases across the world.

Some believe that we (the United States) only believe in ethanol so deeply because it can be created without major assistance from any not-so-friendly countries.

Please remember, this is the only planet we have. Save it.

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  1. i knew this years ago before they started production of ethanol. there are too many pigheaded idiots out there that won't believe you until some f--ked up scientist says it. i use one regular gasoline.


  2. I currently run Bio Fuel (straight vegetable) in a 1999 Dodge 3500 truck. But all Cummins engines were modified from the factory to run on BioD since around 1992 without any modification.

    Most vehicles are already equipped to run on Alternative Energy. In fact you’re probably even driving one right now and didn’t even know it. Go to www agua-luna com for a list of this vehicles

    Ethanol doesn’t go bad like petroleum it’s just Alcohol. It’s what preserves your wine and gets better as the years go by.

    Ethanol is a much cleaner fuel than petrol (gasoline):



    It is a renewable fuel made from plants

    It is not a fossil-fuel: manufacturing it and burning it does not increase the greenhouse effect

    It provides high octane at low cost as an alternative to harmful fuel additives

    Ethanol blends can be used in all petrol engines without modifications

    Ethanol is biodegradable without harmful effects on the environment

    It significantly reduces harmful exhaust emissions

    Ethanol's high oxygen content reduces carbon monoxide levels more than any other oxygenate: by 25-30%, according to the US EPA

    Ethanol blends dramatically reduce emissions of hydrocarbons, a major contributor to the depletion of the ozone layer

    High-level ethanol blends reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 20%

    Ethanol can reduce net carbon dioxide emissions by up to 100% on a full life-cycle basis

    High-level ethanol blends can reduce emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) by 30% or more (VOCs are major sources of ground-level ozone formation)

    As an octane enhancer, ethanol can cut emissions of cancer-causing benzene and butadiene by more than 50%



    Sulphur dioxide and Particulate Matter (PM) emissions are significantly decreased with ethanol.

    Lastly and my favorite.. It can be made at home.

    It will cost about $1.10 to $1.20/gal to make the alcohol from various feed-stocks like corn, barley, potatoes, or Jerusalem artichokes. You will also have by-products which you can sell or use as animal feed, reducing the total cost down to about $.95/gal.

    Biofuel is recognized by both the US Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy as an alternative fuel, and qualifies for mandated programs under the Clean Air Act Amendments and the Environmental Protection Act of 1992 (EPAct).

    USDA Clears Air with Biofuel: Buses and other diesel-burning vehicles run cleaner if they mix biofuel with regular diesel fuel, said the US Department of Agriculture at a biofuel fuel seminar at a USDA research center.

    Conversely most major automotive manufacturers (Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors, etc) recommend the use of bio fuels, and nearly every car manufacturer in the world approves ethanol blends in their warranty coverage.

    In fact your probably even driving an ethanol car and didn't even know it.

    The trick is finding fuel.

    I've been producing biofuel for about 3 years now, it's not extremely difficult. Basically you need general household ingredients, a processor (or still for ethanol) and some used oil. Blend it, let separate, screen and use. I complied a guide a while back to help walk you threw the process step by step, just email me or check out..

    www agua-luna com

    Hope this helped, feel free to contact me personally if you have any questions if you’d like assistance in making your first self sufficient steps, I’m willing to walk you step by step threw the process. I’ve written several how-to DIY guides available at  www agua-luna com on the subject. I also offer online and on-site workshops, seminars and internships to help others help the environment.

    Dan Martin

    Alterative Energy / Sustainable Consultant, Living 100% on Alternative & Author of How One Simple Yet Incredibly Powerful Resource Is Transforming The Lives of Regular People From All Over The World... Instantly Elevating Their Income & Lowering Their Debt, While Saving The Environment by Using FREE ENERGY... All With Just One Click of A Mouse...For more info Visit:  

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  3. I agree with you!

    Check out my blog on this topic: http://vicinsea.blogspot.com/2008/03/age...

  4. I didn't know that. Thanks for informing me.

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