E.P.A. Declines to Reduce the Quota for Ethanol in Cars


	E.P.A. Declines to Reduce the Quota for Ethanol in Cars

JICWyllie

8-9-2008 10:23 AM

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energy, renewables, biofuels, i-policy, i-subsidy, i-consequences

JICWyllie says:

Let them eat gas. At least, cake can be eaten.

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