This article didn’t mention the effect of large-scale conversion of cellulosic biomass to fuel on disposal sites. Here in southern California, we are running out of places to dump urban waste. Taking waste to a fuel-generating facility would reduce the environmental effects and might even cost less than burying it.
Bob Koster North Tustin, Calif.
Your story highlighted the downside of corn-based ethanol production.
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