What is Biofuel? | Pros | Cons | Future Impact |
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a fuel that is produced over a short time span from biomass
What is Biofuel
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green energy
What kind of energy is biofuel?
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it still produces greenhouse gases
What is a problem with the emissions?
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86%
By what percent does it reduce carbon emmisions?
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ethanol and biodiesel
What are the two most common types of biofuels
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renewable
What type of source is biofuel?
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could lead to deforestation, some biomass plants rely on a certain type of fertilizer, this fertilizer could pollute local waterways and harm wildlife
What are possible environmental impacts?
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79%
By what percent does it reduce wastewater?
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deconstruction and upgrading
What are the two steps in making biofuels
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Reduces dependence on foreign oil
What is the benefit on the country?
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its expensive
What is the thing that leads people to put this off?
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47%
By what percent does it reduce particulate matter?
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