Matt Goes Green

Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa on indirect land use change : “ First of all, there’s no science behind it and EPA ought to only be making their decisions based on science . And then you get into the ridiculous situation that somewhere around the world somebody’s waiting to plow up an acre of virgin soil just because they’re waiting to see if Chuck Grassley sells a little more corn for ethanol. I think that’s a ridiculous combination that doesn’t face the real-world test.” Sam Gilliland, chairman and CEO of Sabre Holdings, parent company of Travelocity : “ Without access to sustainable energy – predictable, abundant, affordable and environmentally sound energy – the entire travel and tourism industry will continue to be battered by volatile fuel prices. A biofuel industry could be a major generator of employment and wealth for the U.S. and the developing world, but to achieve this, we need a comprehensive U.S. energy policy that calls for viable fuel competition and sustainable energy.”

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Today in Biofuels Opinion: “Without access to sustainable energy – predictable, abundant, affordable and environmentally sound energy – the entire travel and tourism industry will continue to be battered by volatile fuel prices.”