Why Bio Fuels Suck

Z Facts

Check out the graphs and figures on corn-based bio fuels on Z Facts at this link. Other cellulose-based fuels (like switch grass) are much more effecient. 'Corn' fuel is all about gov't subsidies. It uses tons of oil and energy to produce and transport, requires harmful ammonia fertilizer to grow, and causes insane food inflation—especially in developing countries where corn is a staple commodity. But, U.S farmers still received $7.0bil in govt' subsidies in '06 to grow corn for fuel...

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Bio Fuels Suck!

The Colbert Report

It takes 30 footbal fields of corn to make enough fuel for one flight from NY to London. And it takes appox. 129 gallons of fossil fuels to produce 100 gallons of ethanol.

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Water Footprint.Org

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It takes 16,000 liters of water to produce 1kg of beef. Find out more at this link.

Trash Islands

The Plastiki

There are at least 5 huge islands of trash floating off the coast of the U.S.—one is bigger than Texas

The Story of Cap and Trade

Annie Leonard

Animated video explains why cap n trade is a terrible solution to the climate crisis. Read More›

Why Bio Fuels Suck

Z Facts

It takes 30 football fields of corn to make enough fuel for one flight from NY to London. Read More›

The Story of Stuff

Annie Leonard

Where does all the Stuff really come from and where does it all go. This is a great video about the lunacy of waste and consumption in the developed world, especially the U.S. For example, one avg. can of garbage from an american house requires an avg. of 70 cans of garbage to produce...