The ethanol industry is arguing about the impact on corn prices and the farm economy from a reduced RFS. Ethanol on Offensive Before Comment Period Ends In November, EPA proposed reducing the overall required amount of ethanol and biofuel under the renewable fuel standard (RFS) from the scheduled 14.4 billion gallons to 13 billion gallons. This is the first time EPA has put forward such a change since the RFS was implemented in 2005. The deadline for comments closes on 28 January, and to date there have been 14,482 comments submitted. The ethanol industry has been on the offensive during the comment period:
Iowa's Ag Secretary Bill Northey has been speaking to farm groups and visiting gas stations to urge that comments be submitted to...
ZanzibarMnemba Marine Parksouthern cassowary Mnemba Marine Park is located 10 kilometres (6 mi) from Stone Town and forms part of the northeastern Unguja Island. A marine reserve and atoll, its shallow stretch of coral reef is in the shape of an oval. It is located between Matemwe and Nungwi, w...
Kiwengwa/Pongwe Forest Reserve Kiwengwa/Pongwe Forest Reserve is located on the northeast coast of Unguja, 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the Town. The reserve is an important biodiversity spot in the coral rag zone. The forest reserve is rich both in faunal and floral species. The faunal species r...
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The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...
