Enviormental Benefits
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They offer several environmental benefits when compared to conventional fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas. Here are some of the key environmental benefits of biofuels:
Reduced greenhouse gas emissions:
Biofuels are considered carbon neutral because the carbon dioxide (CO2) released during combustion is absorbed by the crops used to produce the fuel. In contrast, the burning of fossil fuels releases additional carbon into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.
Improved air quality:
Biofuels produce fewer pollutants than fossil fuels. For example, bioethanol and biodiesel emit fewer particulates and toxic compounds such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and volatile organic compounds.
Reduced dependence on fossil fuels:
The production and use of fossil fuels—also known as "dirty fuels"—for electricity and transportation fuels are not only contributing to climate change, but they also cause health problems, destroy our wild places, and release toxins such as mercury and arsenic into our communities. Developing clean and renewable energy and innovative technology can help solve this problem. The National Wildlife Federation fights to protect people and wildlife from harmful fossil fuels through legislation and advocates for the development of clean energy.
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