Energy
The Ethanol Scam Continues as U.S. Ramps Up Production
Corn ethanol has not contributed to our energy independence as its life cycle is likely a wash or worse in negative energy savings. Largely due to fracking, the U.S. is now the largest producer of both oil and natural gas. We export increasing amounts of both as production ramps up, and now our net exports exceed imports.
The recent landmark, peer-reviewed research underscores that corn ethanol adds to climate change and causes other substantial problems. It’s well past time to repeal this boondoggle.
With the climate crisis bearing down, Maryland legislators cave in to fossil fuels
Suspending the gas tax may sound good, but it’s a bad idea. Are our elected officials blind to the fact that almost nine out of every 10 barrels of oil used in Maryland are consumed by the transportation sector and that 36% of greenhouse gas emissions come from motor vehicles? Or that Americans use more oil than any nation, exceeding the next highest nation by 54% while consuming 20% of all oil with only 4% of the world’s population?
Read MoreWhat Can Each of Us Do To Save the Bay?
(Posted by Gerald Winegrad)
On December 9, 1983, 27 years ago, I was one of 700 enthused, hopeful participants to witness the signing of the first Chesapeake Bay Agreement. The Governors of three states and other officials solemnly committed to restore the Bay and the Bay Program began. I was there as a member of the tri-state Chesapeake Bay Commission and was then a Maryland State Senator.
Despite 27 years of efforts, the Bay recovery is badly lagging and living resources are declining.
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