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Patzek, Tad W., et al. “Ethanol From Corn: Clean Renewable Fuel for the Future, or Drain on Our Resources and Pockets?” __Environment, Development and Sustainability__ 7 (2005): 319-336. The author argues that the investment in ethanol from corn might not be the best investment when it comes to alternative energy because it takes almost as much energy to produce energy the same amount of ethanol energy. The author cautions such investment in ethanol. (Hector Lara)

“Alternative Fuels: The Economics of Ethanol”, __Environmental Health Perspectives__, Potera, Carol, Vol 110. No. (Jan 2002), pp A18 This article deals with the production of ethanol from corn. The author cites two studies which are unfavorable for the production of ethanol from corn. The studies deal with the environmental damage and excessive water use associated with corn conversion to ethanol. Soil erosion and pesticide use are also mentioned as negatives associated with ethanol production. (M. Garmon)