Can Alternative Fuel Save America? The Pentagon faces a dilemma

The Pentagon may have a point when it argues against using alternative fuel to fuel the U.S. military power.  The research and development, availability of bio fuel necessary to mobilize the armed forces, and cost are key arguments against alternative fuels.  The Pentagon argues that instead of spending time and money on developing alternative fuels, it would be wise to become more energy efficient.  Not a bad argument.  But the report that supported this argument also deems to be one-sided and flawed, argues various environmental groups.  Even the U.S. Navy concedes that the study, which was conducted by RAND, lacks evidence to justify Pentagon’s claim.

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Courtesy: The New York Times