Author Question: Briefly explain why we need to develop biofuels. What will be an ideal ... (Read 76 times)

bb · **on:** Jul 21, 2018

Briefly explain why we need to develop biofuels.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What is the difference between a renewable and a nonrenewable energy source?

What will be an ideal response?

at · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

As more of the world continues to grow and develop, the supply of nonrenewable fuels
such as petroleum will not be able to keep up with the demand; therefore, a renewable
source of energy such as biofuels is needed. In the United States, dependence on other
countries for fossil fuel supply and a growing public concern about nonrenewable
energy sources and harmful greenhouse gases have pushed the need to find alternative
fuels forward. Biofuel is a great alternative fuel source because it can be produced in our
own country and it is renewable and cleanburning.

Answer to Question 2

Renewable resources can be replaced like crops or trees, but nonrenewable energy
sources, such as coal and petroleum, are gone once they have been used up