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Originally Posted by PeterVenkman

Ag and Bio resource Engineering student here, and bio-diesel will in no way reduce emissions. That said, bio-fuel is theoretically emmisions neutral, as it creates a closed carbon cycle. Carbon from grain makes fuel, that carbon is burned for energy and makes C02, and then the C02 is used to make more grain. So we wont reduce emmisions, but we wont add any either, theoretically. The bio-fuel created is no different from regular petroleum diesel, but also has some envirnomental benifits (you can pour bio-diesel on the ground and it will easily break down to nothing). Can bio-fuels replace oil? Of course not, we are using way to much energy for that to be practical. But can we replace oil with hydropower or wind power? of course not, we are using way to much energy for that to be practical. Energy has to created from something, and renewable bio-fuels is a start in weening us off petroleum.

Pete

Thanks for the explanation. Also, best username on this forum...unless someone has 'Egon Spangler' registered.