Wake up and smell the ethanol: Addressing environmental concerns about ethanol production and the quest for sustainable energy. Dr. Jack Ballinger and Mr. Ethan Trepp National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center. A presentation followed by a question and answer session will discuss environmental concerns that the general public have about ethanol production and use. Ethanol is contrasted with traditional forms of energy and other alternative fuels. Issues covered include the Energy Balance, Food vs. Fuel, Increased Corn Production, Ethanol use as a Fuel and Production Facilities. National Corn to Ethanol Research Center Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 400 University Park Drive; Campus Box 1334 Edwardsville, Illinois 62025 Phone: 618-659-6737 ext. 223 Fax: 618-659-8762