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Biofuels report warns of strain on water resources
10-11-2007 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)Boosting ethanol production by growing more corn in the U.S. without considering the quality and availability of water by region could put a significant strain on water resources, according to a report co-authored by an MIT professor.
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