Consumers in the U.S. will continue to have access to E15 gasoline this summer due to an EPA emergency waiver, which is expected to lower fuel costs but raises environmental concerns. The waiver, initially effective until May 20, may be extended until September 15, allowing for year-round sales in some Midwestern states. While supporters argue that ethanol benefits farmers and reduces greenhouse gas emissions, critics highlight issues such as water pollution and resource depletion linked to increased corn production for ethanol.
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