A Timely question
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Apr. 15th, 2008 | 09:18 pm
Even even that staunch defender of corporate fascism, Time, is finally rebelling against ethanol.
In a recent issue, an article headlined The Clean Energy Scam notes that: "Hyped as an echo-friendly fuel, ethanol increases global warming, destroys forests and inflates food prices."
And then asks the crucial question:
"So why are we subsidizing it?"
Why, indeed.
Oh, forget it. You know the answer, a few people and companies are making billions, and that's far more important than the destruction of the planet.
In a recent issue, an article headlined The Clean Energy Scam notes that: "Hyped as an echo-friendly fuel, ethanol increases global warming, destroys forests and inflates food prices."
And then asks the crucial question:
"So why are we subsidizing it?"
Why, indeed.
Oh, forget it. You know the answer, a few people and companies are making billions, and that's far more important than the destruction of the planet.
