Brazil opens world's first ethanol-fired power plant

Brazil on Tuesday opened the world's first ethanol-fueled power plant in an effort by the South American biofuels giant to increase the global use of ethanol and boost its clean power generation. State-run oil giant Petrobras and General Electric, which helped design the plant, are betting that increased use

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American's Crazed Corn Habit

Ever wonder why ethanol comprises around 50% of Brazil's fuel, and yet we can't get a low-cost alternative fuel in the U.S.? Well, surprise! It's corporate welfare and political back-scratching as usual.

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Talk 2 Brazil Guest Mark K.Gaalswyk, CEO Easy Energy Systems

Talk 2 Brazil, Radio Talk Show on Business Development in Campinas and Brazil , guest Mark K. Gaalswyk , CEO Easy Energy Systems, Inc. ready to “Fuel the World”. Ethanol, corn versus cane? Ethanol from waste paper and corn cobs. Brazil! Mark offers his overview of visit as member of Minnesota State Delegation led by Gov. Tim Pawlenty.

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Brazil defends biofuels at Copenhagen summit

Being the world's largest producer and exporter of ethanol it is natural for the Brazilian government and its partners to push biofuels as the only real alternative for a world trying wean itself away from fossil fuels that contribute to global warming.

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