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Week 7: August 21, 2006 Focus on: Biofuels Biofuels are fuels made from renewable sources such corn, sugarcane, or soy. Because they're made from crops grown right here in America, biofuels are seen by many people as the solution to our energy woes. A little digging, however, reveals that the biofuels of today may not be the best energy source for tomorrow. This week, you can see how a vehicle running on E85 stacks up against a hybrid. And our own Mr. Green dips into his mailbag and responds to readers with questions (and challenges) regarding biodiesel. Flex Fuels v. Hybrids FAQ Washington Post: False Hope: Ethanol Won't Get Us There New York Times: Corn or Soy? How 'bout Neither? Biodiesel Ultimately a Pie-in-the-Sky Distraction Oh Yeah? A Reader Responds and So Does Mr. Green Up to Top HOME | Email Signup | About Us | Contact Us | Terms of Use