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  Ethanol?

  I thought this debate ended a while ago, not just among the environmental community but to all those who have studied the facts.  Even cellulosic ethanol, a more efficient form of ethanol, is a death wish to the world as we know it.  How could someone as smart as Obama pick someone who is a staunch proponent of ethanol?  

  Trying to make a better form of gasoline is missing the point.  If by 2030 we are running cars on any form of gasoline, we will have MAJOR problems. Goals of gasoline for 2045? That's just silly. If all goes well, in 10 years our cars will be run by electricity powered from renewable energy grids (solar/wind).  

  To those interested in learning about sustainable agriculture, I suggest reading Michael Pollan's latest novel "In Defense of Food" as well as his recent article in the New York Times, found at http://www.michaelpollan.com/article.php?id=97.

  This is hardly the type of overall change that Obama promised. This is a blatant disregard of science and Obama should make good on his commitment to change and support someone who is looking out for the planet.  Obama's children should be enraged.  A move from Big Oil to Big Ethanol is more of a Bush like era of rule.  GMOs, ethanol, pesticides, oil, giant factory farms, etc need to become a mistake of the past - not a blue-print for a bleak future.

  Zach Bouchard - GreenShopper.com

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