What Is Ethanol - The Ethanol Effect
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David Biello explains technology used to make ethanol.
David Biello, Senior Reporter of Energy and Environment for Scientific American, explains the technology used to make ethanol.
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What Is Ethanol - The Ethanol Effect
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David Biello, Senior Reporter of Energy and Environment for Scientific American, explains the technology used to make ethanol.
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