Massive ethanol project in Virginia in jeopardy

A proposed 400-million gallon ethanol plant for the Chesapeake Bay area is in jeopardy as unfavorable environmental reports are published and local and regional political support wanes. The Baltimore Sun published a report by the Chesapeake Bay Commission estimating that 5 million pounds of nitrogen would pour into Chesapeake Bay if the plant goes through, due to increased corn planting. Environmental and neighborhood groups have been active in opposition, and the plant’s owners have hired top PR counsel to build public support.

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