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Corn Ethanol Energy Sources
8 gallons’ worth of the energy in 10 gallons of corn ethanol comes from fossil fuels.
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Renewable Fuel Standard
The federal Renewable Fuel Standard encourages U.S. corn ethanol producers to boost production to 9 billion gallons by 2008 and 15 billion by 2015.
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Amazon Deforestation
Recent deforestation in Brazil has been rapid, causing greenhouse gas emissions. Some argue planting more U.S. corn for ethanol may ultimately be a contributing factor.
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Montana Average March Temperature
Average March air temperatures in Montana from 1950 to the present.
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Northern Rockies Forest Wildfires
Number of large wildfires on forested federal lands in the Northern Rockies region, including western Montana.
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Montana’s Wind Energy Potential
Montana's estimated wind power potential is about equal to the electricity consumed by the 19 lighted states.
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Montana Average March Temperature
Average March air temperatures in Montana from 1950 to the present.
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Northern Rockies Forest Wildfires
Number of large wildfires on forested federal lands in the Northern Rockies region, including western Montana