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...There are at present a number of viable alternatives that inhibit our breakneck carbon-emissions trajectory and have a potential to make a serious dent on the worldwide release of greenhouse gases. Among these are ethanol derived from sugar cane, which already drives approximately 85 percent of Brazil’s cars, and soy-derived biodiesel, which helps power all the diesel-burning trucks on our campus, according to David E. Harris, Jr., the general manager of operations and finance for Harvard University Transportation Services...
...based biodiesel such as is used in Harvard’s fleet, contains 2.5 units of usable energy for every unit of energy used in its production (which compares favorably to corn ethanol’s ratio of 1.3:1), and decreases the emissions of carbon dioxide by 68 percent compared to standard diesel...
...This means that the 50,000 gallons of 20 percent biodiesel used by campus vehicles yearly cut total emissions of CO2 78,000 pounds—the equivalent of taking about eight average American cars off the road. That isn’t bad for one relatively small college. Moreover, soy-derived biodiesel is a byproduct of soybean processing, and its production does not decrease the food supply as greatly as that of corn or sugarcane ethanol...
...This stipulation for rare abortions indicates a moral judgment. This phrase was inserted to appeal to voters who support abortion rights, while still harboring some moral doubts regarding the procedure. According to a 2007 Gallup Poll, only 26 percent of Americans favor legalized abortion in all circumstances, while 55 percent favor legalized abortion in limited circumstances. Most Americans seem to take a middle ground approach to abortion rights, favoring its legality in limited circumstances. This is consistent with the moral ambiguity that typically surrounds the issue for the majority of people...
...first, and especially if we contrast it with the short-term outlook of the Fed’s recent movements, this seems ridiculous. Why not allow looser standards, drop the two percent inflation goal, inject further liquidity, and appease both bankers worried about profits and politicians losing sleep over approval ratings...