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Biofuels Digest


01 July 2007

Biofuels are increasing in importance as reliance on non-renewable fossil fuels and environmental consequences such as acid rain and greenhouse gases become rising concerns. They are a key factor in the move towards green energy.


Sources of biofuels

Biofuels are derived from biomass of mainly plant but also animal origin and include forestry residues and industrial wastes. Biodiesel and bioethanol are the most common

Energy from Biofuels

The energy released from biofuels, mostly through combustion, ranges in application from the generation of energy for power stations and for transport.

Biofuels and the environment

The impacts of biofuels on the environment

Future directions and policy

Looking at the long-term issues for biofuel and future policy

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