By:

Emma Peters and Mattie Paulsen

What is an alternative fuel?

-any non-fossil fuel

-some examples are biodiesel, ethanol, chemically stored electricity, or solar energy

Biofuels

fuel derived from recently dead biological material.

Types of Biofuels

Ethanol: A corn based fuel that can be used in most common engines.

Biodiesel: A non-petroleum based diesel fuel that is made through a process of changing the organic compounds of vegetable oil

They can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help lessen the danger of global warming to our environment

By not using petroleum, they will eliminate the threat of oil spills

The Benefits of Using Biofuels

BibliographyNortheast Nebraska Biodiesel

http://www.biodieselnebraska.com 10/23/08

The energy crisis: a unique perspective

http://www.nettally.com/palmk/nrg.org

-Weekly Reader Express

http://www.weeklyreaderexpress.com