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Scientists looking to tobacco as biofuel

Published: March 30, 2010
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By Michael Felberbaum
AP Tobacco Writer
Richmond, Va. — Some researchers say an age-old cash crop long the focus of public health debate could be used to help solve America’s energy crisis, by genetically modifying the tobacco leaf for use as a biofuel.
The golden leaf is the latest in a series of possible biofuels such as switchgrass [...]

Commentary: Risser: the man behind the ban

Published: June 26, 2009
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Matt Pommer
The idea solicited guffaws from older members when it was introduced by a new member in the state Senate in 1963. It seemed to fly against the habits of most citizens. The U.S. Surgeon General’s warning had not yet been heard.
Sen. Fred Risser, D-Madison, wanted to ban tobacco sales to people under age 16. [...]

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