Ethanol is an alternative fuel made from corn. In the past decade, its use has greatly increased due to higher gas prices and a growing demand for non-petroleum-based fuels. Government mandates and support have helped the ethanol industry grow. The renewable fuel is not without its critics, though. The issue of raising corn for fuel continues to be controversial.
Ethanol is an alternative fuel made from corn. In the past decade, its use has greatly increased due to higher gas prices and a growing demand for non-petroleum-based fuels. Government mandates and support have helped the ethanol industry grow. The renewable fuel is not without its critics, though. The issue of raising corn for fuel continues to be controversial. 
