biodiesel+(kristina)

Biodiesel __** What is it? **__ Biodiesel is an alternative source of energy pertaining to fuel, it's made out of renewable resources and is biodegradable. Biodeisel reduces harmful emissions. We usually get our fuel from Russia or other countries but with the production of biodeisel, our dependence for foreign oil will be reduced and our economy will strengthen because countries will want oil from us (The Official Site of the National Biodeisel Board). Biodiesel is an environmentally friendly product because it can reduce approximately 40 - 60% of the carbon emissions polluting our air (Deb Primrose, 2009). media type="youtube" key="TC9h78b2RM4" height="344" width="425" The video above shows how to make biodisel, as you can see its pretty simple so im sure anyone can make it. (Making biodiesel,2008) __**What problems is it trying to address?**__ Most cars exsisting burn petroleum fuel which release CO2 emissions into the atmosphere. Carbon Dioxide being released into the air contributes to global warming in our world. By replacing biodeisel fuel with petroleum fuel we can reduce up to 60% of the carbon emissions polluting the air. Biodeisel does not only have to be used as a fuel for cars, but it can also be used as a fuel for boats because biodeisel is non toxic and will not harm life in the ocean. Biodeisel can be made in the U.S and it is actually very cheap. Most people who produce biodeisel at home usually only need one dollar per gallon (Deb Primrose, 2009) This is a picture of an at home kit to make biodeisel (Trimline Design Centre) **__When is it useful?__** Biodiesel can be used in any deisel engine Biodiesel prevents global warming because of its closed carbon cycle. biodeisel is created entirely from biomass which causes the carbon cycle to be closed. Biodeisel can use plants to create fuel which means the carbon in the fuel came from the carbon in the plants and the carbon in the plants came from the atmosphere (Biodeisel Resource, 2009). __** Is it a viable solution to protect the biosphere? **__ Yes, because biodiesel decreases carbon dioxide and methane emissions. It is an alternative to petroleum gas, which is the kind of gas that is most used right now. Petroleum gas is a fossil fuel so when it is burned it releases an excessive amount of carbon that contributes to global warming. Biodeisel will not solve this problem but it will reduce the problem. "substituting biodiesel for petroleum diesel reudces life-cycle CO2 emissions by 78%" (Biodiesel Resource,2009). **__What are the possible consquences to the environment?__** There are no negative effects to the environment the only reason we don't all use biofuel yet is that there would be a shortage of plants if we started using all biofuel and it takes a long time to make a large quantity of biodiesel. ( Harris, 2007)
 * __ Biodiesel and the Carbon Cycle __**

Primrose, D. (2009, July 14). //The Benefits of Alternative Fuel Biodiesel//. Retrieved from http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Benefits-of-Alternative-Fuel-Biodiesel&id=2608064

(2009, October 15). //Biodiesel Is carbon neutral//. Retrieved from http://bdresource.com/index2.php?option=com_content&do_pdf=1&id=284

(n.d.). //Biodiesel Basics//. Retrieved from http://www.biodiesel.org/resources/biodiesel_basics/

(2009, October 15). //Biodiesel Is carbon neutral//. Retrieved from http://bdresource.com/index2.php?option=com_content&do_pdf=1&id=284

Harris, E. (2007, September 2). //Biodiesel demand grows across continents//. Retrieved from http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=14063007

(2008, August 14). //Making Biodiesel//. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TC9h78b2RM4

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