Want water-efficient energy? Forget biofuels and ethanol

    April 18, 2008
    Virginia Tech researchers claim the creation of ethanol and biofuels consume the most water of any source of energy. The most water-efficient energy sources are natural gas and synthetic fuels from coal gasification. ...

    Virginia Tech researchers claim the creation of ethanol and biofuels consume the most water of any source of energy. The most water-efficient energy sources are natural gas and synthetic fuels from coal gasification.

    http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/539917/?sc=swtr

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    Leland was Editor-in-Chief of Machine Design. He has 34 years of Service and holds a B.S. Engineering from the University of Michigan, a B.S. Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan;, and a MBA from Cleveland State University. Prior to joining Penton, Lee worked as a Communications design engineer for the U.S. Government.

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