By CFDC’s Douglas Durante, Editorial “Drunk on Ethanol” —
The editorial, using one-sided arguments that make the pursuit of ethanol look like a fruitless effort, failed to mention that ethanol reduces greenhouse gas emissions by an average of 20%, has a 34% net gain in overall energy and is the highest-performing fuel. The Times instead focused on reciting environmental statistics from a Stanford University study that has been widely challenged by experts and misinterpreted by the mass media. American farmers have the means and ability to feed and fuel this country. It’s unfortunate that The Times would strategically pick and choose statistics to skew the reality of ethanol.
~ Douglas A. Durante
Director, Clean Fuels Development Coalition Washington
The Letter to the Editor above was in response to Drunk on Ethanol here. Click here for the PDF