Explanation –

• Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions: Ethanol is shown to reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly compared to traditional fossil fuels.
• Supports energy independence: Ethanol contributes to energy independence by reducing reliance on imported oil and increasing domestic energy production.
• Increases the energy content of fuel: Ethanol does not increase the energy content of fuel; in fact, it generally has a lower energy content than gasoline.
• Requires minimal land and water resources for production: Ethanol production, particularly from corn, can be resource-intensive, requiring significant land and water resources. The same case would be with the sugarcane.

Source: The Hindu