U.S., Brazil looking to expand ethanol-use in Latin America, Caribbean

onMar 5, 2007 @ 09:00 PST

Most ethanol produced in Brazil is made from sugar cane and is much cheaper to make than the corn-based variety nurtured by protective tariffs and government subsidies in the U.S. Politicians from corn-producing areas are already crying foul, fearing the plan would undercut American producers by flooding the market with cheap foreign imports.

A news report, however, says by increasing ethanol production and consumption, particularly in countries that produce sugar, the Bush administration hopes to reduce the region’s overall dependence on foreign oil and take some of the pressure off oil prices.

By Bill Miller

‘Get Rid of MAHA’: Trump Alliance Cracks as Climate Denialists Turn on RFK Jr.’s Movement

ByRachel Santarsiero

onApr 17, 2026 @ 06:54 PDT

At the Heartland Institute’s annual climate conference, fossil fuel allies warn MAHA’s push on regulating chemicals and plastics could threaten the oil industry — exposing a growing rift inside Trump’s base.

uk/Sri Lankan ‘Grifters’ Pumping Out AI ‘Energy Policy Rage Bait’ on UK Facebook Feeds

ByJoey Grostern

onApr 17, 2026 @ 03:49 PDT

Experts say mass-produced AI misinformation is the “new Cambridge Analytica scandal”.

Series: Tech vs. Climate

Series: Tech vs Climate

Canadian Media Platforms Atlas Network Groups Pushing Fossil Fuels in Response to Iran War

ByTaylor Noakes

onApr 15, 2026 @ 12:06 PDT

The think tank representatives are making variations of a similar argument: Trump’s illegal military incursions serve as an opportunity for Canada to expand oil and gas infrastructure.