By Christian, William, and Trent Biofuels By Christian, William, and Trent This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

The benefits Renewable unlike fossil fuels Release lower levels of carbon dioxide and other emissions when burnt compared to fossil fuels(greenhouse gases) Is useful in farms, and there is a lot of farms in Carnation/Duvall so excessive waste needs to be disposed Vegetable oils used in some restaurants such as, IXTAPA can be used and turned into Ethanol Ethanol a form of alcohol that’s caused by fermenting plants/trees/crops with yeast is cheaper than diesel and gasoline Can create jobs for others Cost less than nuclear energy

The disadvantages Uses field waste which some people believe that should be used as food instead of power When used in cars it can create engine problems It has low energy so you would need to stop and refuel frequently (also expensive)

Limitations and solution When Winter occurs the farms cant grow their crops and create the fuel for the biofuel generators. Fix Before Winter the farms can stock up on ethanol in silos. Also us farmers could feed their livestock laxatives and use their manure. (laxatives=more poop) This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC

Meeting Community Needs This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

Cultural and environmental impacts This biofuels compared to fossil fuels is one that not only keeps the environment cleaner but also doesn’t affect others culturally This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC

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