Ethanol from Corn vs. Cellulose

17%

Portion of corn crop processed into ethanol

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c
2%

Portion of enthanol in the fuel supply

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c
78%

Portion of energy lost to production

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c
10%

Portion of energy lost to production -- Cellulose

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c
200%

Increase in cost of tortillas in Mexico - 2007-2008

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c

Making ethanol from corn is expensive using 77% of the output to produce. Cellulosic ethanol, is ethanol produced from cellulose instead of corn starch. The enormous volume of corn required by the ethanol industry is sending shock waves through the food system.

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