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Senator Stabenow,
Apparently you misunderstood my position. I am not 'for' ethanol even as an interim solution. Corn is best as food for cattle not engines. Biofuels have lower energy density therefore it takes more volume to go an equivalent distance compared to gasoline. To my knowledge it is not proven that there will be fewer emissions and pollutants by using a greater volume of fuel. While you have a right to your 'belief' that biofuels will wean the U.S. from fossil fuels the facts are that this path wastes valuable agricultural land that might be used for food production and does nothing to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gasses. Merely converting other organic products to biofuels takes more energy (you don't get anything for free) and produces even more pollution than just using fossil fuels would.
As your constituent I'm requesting that you re-study the scientific facts and draw fact-based conclusions rather than relying on hope. Thank you for your time.
Jim Riddell
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On Tue, Jun 4, 2013 at 11:39 PM, Senator Debbie Stabenow<senator@stabenow.senate.gov> wrote:
Dear James,
Thank you for contacting me to express your concerns about the use of ethanol. I appreciate hearing your views.Corn-based ethanol is a bridge to new, advanced biofuels that do not compete with our food supply. These next-generation biofuels convert products like native grasses, agricultural waste, and timber waste into fuel and require fewer input costs.
I believe that biofuels are a critical part of overcoming our nation's dependence on foreign oil. The Environmental Protection Agency approved the use of E15, which is a blend of gasoline and up to 15 percent ethanol, for vehicles that are model year 2001 or newer. E15 is prohibited for use in all motorcycles, off-road vehicles, heavy-duty engines, and older cars. In addition, the Environmental Protection Agency also created new fuel labeling requirements to help consumers avoid misfueling. I will continue to monitor this issue, and should related legislation come before me for a vote, I will be sure to keep your views in mind.Thank you again for contacting me. Please continue to keep me informed about issues of concern to you and your family.
Sincerely,Debbie Stabenow
United States Senator
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