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US biofuel expansion would increase GHG emissions in Midwest, research says

Published 22:50 on June 19, 2025 / Last updated at 22:50 on June 19, 2025 / / Americas, RINs & LCFS, US

Corn and soy-based biofuel production may have higher GHG emissions than traditional fossil fuels, according to research focused on the US Midwest - a region that grows roughly a third of the crops used to produce ethanol.
Corn and soy-based biofuel production may have higher GHG emissions than traditional fossil fuels, according to research focused on the US Midwest - a region that grows roughly a third of the crops used to produce ethanol.


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