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America Was Wrong About Ethanol – New Study Reveals the Truth Ethanol has been a staple in U.S. gasoline for years, promoted as a renewable fuel that reduces emissions. The idea: corn absorbs carbon while growing, balancing out the emissions when burned. But new research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison suggests otherwise. The carbon intensity of corn ethanol may actually be as high as—or even 24% higher than—regular gasoline. The takeaway? Not all “green” fuels are truly better for the environment. We need smarter choices that actually reduce net emissions instead of unintentionally increasing them.