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Ethanol for a Sustainable Future

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Date12 October 2026 (Monday)
Time10:24 AM
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LanguageEnglish
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India's E20 ethanol milestone strengthens energy security and raises rural incomes. However, it also poses challenges for food and water sustainability, which makes advanced biofuels necessary.

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India's E20 ethanol milestone strengthens energy security and raises rural incomes. However, it also poses challenges for food and water sustainability, which makes advanced biofuels necessary.

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