Four ethanol myths debunked by Media Matters for America report

Myth #1: The RFS raises food prices
Fact: Ethanol Production Does Not Divert Food Or Raise Prices

• CBO Report: RFS Will Not Significantly Alter Food Prices
• Food Prices Would Be Similar Whether the RFS Was Continued or Repealed
• Only One Percent Of Corn Grown In U.S. Eaten By Humans
• World Bank: Crude Oil Prices Are The Primary Driver Of Food Prices

Myth #2: Ethanol will harm your vehicle
Fact: Rigorous Studies Show That Ethanol Does Not Harm Engines

• DOE: Industry-Funded Study Claiming Ethanol Hurts Engines Is “Significantly Flawed”
• DOE’s More Rigorous Study Found No “Unusual Wear” From E15 On Current Systems
• NREL: Study Found No Remarkable Degradation In Fuel Systems From Mid-’90s Car Models

Myth #3: Ethanol is bad for the environment
Fact: Ethanol Emits Less Pollution, Is Better For Climate Than Conventional Fuel

• Corn-Based Ethanol Produces Less Greenhouse Gas Emissions Over Full Life Cycle
• Cellulosic Ethanol Is Even Better, Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Up To 95 Percent
• Increasing The Level Of Ethanol In Gasoline Reduces Smog And Risk Of Cancer

Myth #4: Ethanol is heavily subsidized
Fact: Fossil Energy Subsidies Far Outweigh Renewable Fuel Subsidies

• Oil And Gas Have Received The Majority Of Federal Support Historically — $490 Billion Total
• Oil And Gas Received Greater Share Of Subsidies During Crucial Development Period
• Fossil Fuels Still Receive Substantial Subsidies

More on the report.