Topic: Corn Fuel

The phenomenon of "corn sweat" is increasing humidity levels across the U.S. Corn Belt, with one acre of corn releasing up to 4,000 gallons of water daily. Meanwhile, the International Court of Justice is considering making states financially liable for climate inaction. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for all tech data centers to be powered by 100% renewable energy by 2070.

President Biden authorized the year-round sale of E15 gasoline (15% ethanol) to lower fuel prices. AAA warned that the higher ethanol content could cause damage to older vehicle engines due to its corrosive properties. Dvorak explains that while some cars are designed for E85, most standard engines are only rated for a 10% ethanol mix.