Report blasts corn-based biofuel health risks

James S Murray
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Second-generation cellulosic can provide significant results, but ethanol has similar health implications as petrol

Jatopha can provide significant benefits First-generation biofuels are not only failing to deliver expected cuts in carbon emissions but also pose a significant health risk, according to a new study...

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