Ethanol pollution on the increase

In the rural states in the US pollution is less of a concern than in other states, but federal environmental data is showing that toxins from the ever growing ethanol industry are becoming more of an issue. During the last five years ethanol producers have become the leading emitter of carcinogens. Toxins thought too or known too cause cancer, “it is a powerful tool,” said Barbara Conklin, who oversees the TRI program for the regional EPA office. “We do want people to look at the data so the public can make better decisions in planning their communities.“ Read more ...