News Analysis: Adjusting a formula can make “Green” greener, by mere equation value adjustment. If for example, a “20%” requirement is needed, but the ‘real amount’ is 18.9%, as an example, a slight raise in the associated value, will succeed. It is called “Number Fumbling”, colloquially. Scientists [with Personal Economic Interests] can easily produce “Data” supporting the Myths. They are the ones who “Fumble the Numbers” and give them to “Vested Interest” Companies.
In America, Corn Based Ethanol Production [CBEP] for fuel, is favored by farmers since it raises their incomes vis-à-vis other crops. Because Politicians promote ‘CBEP’ as the “Green” Fuel, its growth in America can be anticipated to increase. As with any “Wonder Drug”, there are ‘Side Effects” [which the same Politicians deny]. For example: Increasing Corn Production Acreage from Fallow Acreage increases Corn’s “Carbon Footprint”; Altering the topography specifically for optimum Corn growth can increase soil erosion; Fertilization of unproductive soil, can contaminate adjacent areas; “Runaway” Production of millions of ‘new’ Corn acres is another issue. These are just several of many elements to consider by a Government. When it decides to pursue a Policy of ‘Short Term Gain’ there are consequences. Once the Politicians’ terms expire, it is up to others to decide how to correct their predecessors’ damages done. The ills emanating from “Sophomoric Decisions” about what REALLY constitutes “Green” may be substantial. Reality.
Reference: http://bigstory.ap.org/article/secret-dirty-cost-obamas-green-power-push-3