Biofuels Policy, a Mainstay of American Agriculture, Has Been a Failure for the Climate, a New Report Claims

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By By Georgina GustinJun 13, 2025, 4:55 am232 ptsTop
A longtime critic of U.S. biofuels says an expansion of biofuels policy under President Donald Trump would lead to more greenhouse gas emissions and fewer food crops. By Georgina Gustin The American Midwest is home to some of the richest, most productive farmland in the world, enabling its transformation into a…

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