Social Impacts of Ethanol Production
Issues like noise, odors, traffic, visual, and economic effects impact the areas surrounding ethanol plants. These five main issues are important factors to consider when choosing the location of ethanol plants.
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We have researched and discussed many of these issues with representatives from ethanol production companies in Indiana, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.
When looking at the social impacts of an ethanol plant it is important to think of where it is located. Location is everything! If a plant is built within a city or town, these issues become even more of a factor. On the other hand if an ethanol plant is constructed on the outskirts of a city or town these are not much of an issue.
