Saluting Ethanol

There are many reasons to love corn ethanol, and a group of respected military experts draws a strong connection to national security in a recent letter opposing a proposed low-carbon fuel standard in California that is biased against biofuels.

From the letter:

“This is not simply a scientific or environmental matter. It is a matter of national security, which is threatened by our reliance on oil and the effects of climate change. That is why we, as former members of the United States armed forces and intelligence services are writing to you on this important subject. Biofuels play a critical role in breaking our dependence on oil and mitigating the impact of climate change. The links between national security, fossil fuels, and climate change are many and they are severe.”