FOOD VS FUEL

Food, Fuel, and Facts

Read clear explainers, policy notes, and research on biofuels, food prices, land use, and energy tradeoffs.

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TOPIC GUIDES

Quick paths to key topics

Plain notes on ethanol, biodiesel, and the laws that shape them.

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GUIDE

Biofuels

Plain notes on ethanol, biodiesel, and the laws that shape them.

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TRENDS

Food Prices

Charts and context on crop costs, fuel demand, and market shocks.

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GUIDE

Land Use

How crops, forests, and pasture shift when fuel demand rises.

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TRENDS

Policy Watch

Bills, agency moves, and court fights that affect food and fuel.

briefs and explainers

200+

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of stories link sources

85%

of stories link sources

of policy coverage

12 years

of policy coverage

The Map

Community

Customer notes

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This site gives me the facts I need before I write on biofuels.

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Policy editor, City Ledger

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Clear charts and short notes make a hard topic easy to use in class.

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Civics teacher, Northside School

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Farm reporter, Daily Wireline

SPOTLIGHT

More reads and tools

Track new bills, agency moves, and vote dates in one place.

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UPDATED

The Biofuel Bill Tracker

Track new bills, agency moves, and vote dates in one place.

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02DATA

1. Corn Belt Costs

What crop demand means for food and fuel in the Midwest.

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03GLOBAL

2. Palm Oil Rules

A close look at trade, land use, and import policy.

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MAPS

Maps of Fuel Crops

Visuals on corn, cane, soy, and the lands they need.

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05REGION

Case Study: Brazil

Ethanol policy, sugar cane, and food supply in one note.

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06REGION

Case Study: Indonesia

Palm oil fuel rules and the pressure on food markets.

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07TOOLS

Classroom Pack

Slides, charts, and source lists for teaching and talks.

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08TOOLS

Media Briefs

Short notes for reporters covering prices, crops, and fuel.

Questions

Common questions answered

Quick answers before visitors choose a product, service, or next step.

01What does food vs fuel mean?+

It asks how crops, land, and water are used for food, animal feed, or fuel, and who pays the cost.

02Why do biofuels matter?+

Biofuels shape farm demand, land use, emissions, and fuel supply, so they affect food prices and energy policy.

03Who is this site for?+

It is for activists, reporters, teachers, and policymakers who need clear facts and source links.

04How do you choose sources?+

We use public reports, peer-reviewed studies, and official data, then write short notes with full source links.

05Do you take a side?+

We focus on evidence, policy tradeoffs, and public cost. Each piece says what the data shows and what is still unclear.

06Can I reuse your charts?+

Yes, for noncommercial use with credit. For events, class packs, or media requests, email [email protected].

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