The German government has bowed to the obvious in dropping a push to get more than 1 million cars to use ethanol-enhanced gasoline.
But, the German government did not cite developing-nation environmental destructiveness or other green issues. Rather, it was that ethanol is more corrosive to engine parts than traditional gasoline.
Meanwhile, world governments have agreed to include ships and planes in the latest round of climate talks. The two transport/travel sectors account for about 3 percent of greenhouse gas emissions, but were not covered under Kyoto, due to their international nature.
And, parts of Catalonia are having the worst drought in almost a century. When Barcelona officials talk about importing fresh water from “nearby” Marseilles, France (since when did 250 miles become “nearby,” anyway), you know it’s serious.
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