| By now, I think we all realize that the burning of | | | | percent diesel) that can be used in various vehicles. |
| fossil fuels has increased our greenhouse gas | | | | Pure biodiesel (B100) fuel though, can just be used in |
| emissions significantly. Greenhouse gas emissions | | | | diesel engines. |
| have led to global warming which threatens our | | | | Biodiesel can be used in its unaltered form in diesel |
| planet. Greenhouse gases have caused the Earth's | | | | engines which makes biodiesel one of the easiest |
| temperature to continue to rise. This has resulted in | | | | alternative fuels to use. Biodiesel burns clean which |
| glaciers melting which has caused our oceans and sea | | | | lessens its environmental impact. It significantly |
| levels to rise considerably. | | | | reduces greenhouse gas emissions and toxic air |
| These climate changes have adversely affected | | | | pollutants. Biodiesel is carbon neutral and does not |
| people, plants, and animals. Greenhouse gases are | | | | contribute to climate change. It is the only alternative |
| emitted as a result of the energy we use by driving | | | | fuel that has been approved by the Environmental |
| and using electricity. To preserve our planet we must | | | | Protection Agency (EPA). |
| reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. One way we | | | | Biodiesel is better for the environment because it is |
| can reduce our greenhouse gas emissions is by using | | | | made from renewable resources and has lower |
| biodiesel. | | | | emissions compared to petroleum diesel. It is less |
| Biodiesel fuel is a clean burning alternative fuel that | | | | toxic and biodegrades very quickly. Since it is made in |
| comes from domestic, renewable resources. It is | | | | the USA from renewable resources such as |
| locally grown, processed, and distributed. Biodiesel is a | | | | soybeans, its use decreases our dependence on |
| natural and renewable domestic fuel alternative that | | | | foreign oil and contributes to our own economy. |
| is designed for use in diesel engines. Biodiesel is made | | | | One of the best and most effective ways we can |
| from vegetable oils, mostly soy and corn. It contains | | | | help the environment is to stop using fossil fuels. |
| no petroleum, is safe, and biodegradable. | | | | Renewable and alternative energy technologies offer |
| Currently fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas | | | | many options to do just that. We can do this even |
| provide most of our energy supply. Fossil fuels are | | | | on a personal basis. There are many options for |
| not renewable and once they are gone they are | | | | individual home owners to replace conventional grid |
| gone forever. That's why it is so important for us to | | | | power with greener technology, biodiesel fuel and |
| start relying on alternative fuel sources that are | | | | save money while doing it. As a matter of fact they |
| renewable. | | | | can even make you money. For more |
| Biodiesel is widely thought to be the fuel of the | | | | information,please have a look at our new book |
| future. Biodiesel does not contain oil, but petroleum | | | | "Renewable Energy Explained." You can find the link in |
| can be mixed to generate a biodiesel blend. The most | | | | the resources section below. Thanks for reading |
| common blend is B20 (20 percent biodiesel and 80 | | | | today. |