“Just a Minute” Educational Series Presents Episode 5: Why Biofuels? Diving Deeper into the Benefits of Renewable Fuels, and Their Many Benefits to Society
by Hannah DelSordo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The fifth episode of “Just A Minute (or So) about Renewable Fuels” focuses on the environmental and geopolitical benefits of using renewable fuels. It is vital to look towards renewable fuels in order to reduce carbon emissions and create diversity in our energy sources. Although renewable electricity is important, it cannot be the only solution as we need alternatives to petroleum as soon as possible.
In this episode we focus on the benefits of these renewable fuels and the benefits of moving away from oil. Renewable fuels will help to lower both individual and large scale carbon footprints For example, fleets are expanding their use of renewable fuels and individuals can also use fuels that are at least partly renewable.
It is possible to reduce the amount of pollution through the use of electric vehicles, however it could be a long time until EVs are common. Watch this Episode to learn more about how renewable fuels are necessary in the transition to a cleaner environment.
Three questions you will be able to answer after watching Episode 5:
- What are the negatives to using MTBE?
- Name 3 benefits to using renewable fuels.
- Why is diversity in the energy sector important?
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*Hannah DelSordo, a junior at Dickinson College majoring in International Studies and French, volunteers at Advanced Biofuels USA in preparation for a career working on environmental issues and policy.