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1. Very soon, nations will likely face the tricky proposition of not having enough fuel because crude oil, a natural and dwindling resource, is going to be a premium commodity. Alternatives are being looked into and renewable fuels are a viable resource because you can continually make it. Among the renewable fuels, ethanol stands out not only because of the benefits it offers but due to the fact that feedstock crops can be grown year after year.

2. Pollution and greenhouse gas emissions also threaten the earth’s ecosystems and its integrity thus gasoline alternatives shouldn’t again perpetuate these problems. Ethanol fits the bill perfectly because it cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 46%. If you blend 10% ethanol in your fuel, it would cut greenhouse gas emissions to an impressive 19%. The abundant quantity of oxygen in ethanol helps it to burn wholly, thus making ethanol a positive factor in reducing global warming.

3. It is the chemical quality of ethanol to disintegrate when it reacts with water, protecting the latter from pollution. A biodegradable material, it won’t also harm ground water sources.

4. Production of ethanol is less costly than producing gasoline, making its manufacture a viable enterprise.

5. Ethanol fuel works well with the prevalent technologies and its distribution can be handled by existing supply and delivery channels. Ethanol fuel is also suitable for current vehicle constructs, including the more sophisticated hybrids. Ethanol and gasoline, when blended together, becomes a more efficient, more effective, and cheaper fuel in all aspects.

6. By using ethanol fuel, you are helping the farmers who grow the feedstock crops; consequently, national wealth is increased because instead of the benefits going fully to big oil, the agricultural sector gets a boost up the economic viability ladder.

7. If there is a definite shift towards the use of ethanol as fuel, income that goes overseas because of our dependence on oil imports gets redirected to domestic economies. This way, our exposure to the vagaries of foreign oil markets is reduced and we assure our nation of a constant supply of necessary fuels.

8. Corn and sugar cane are the current feedstock used to manufacture ethanol now. But the day is not far off when we can use practically anything for producing it. Researchers are confident that they can provide us with established results soon that waste products can also be used as base material for ethanol. If such a thing becomes reality, it may dismantle existing fuel power structures and ensure our future fuel supply.