Ethanol vs. food debate growing

Chicago Tribune
Corn for fuel leaves less to fill stomachs
By Joshua Boak Tribune Reporter
May 1, 2008

Before milk prices started spiraling, before gas prices passed $3.50 and before food riots broke out in several countries, ethanol was the darling of energy alternatives. It gave jobs to rural communities and offered an alternative to foreign oil.

Now, ethanol is a source of bitter controversy, as rising consumer prices have led to new questions about whether corn can serve as both food and fuel without dramatically upsetting the foundations of America's economy.

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