Not only are farmers responsible for producing the soybeans to make biodiesel, but many are investigating ways in which they can add value to their crops by producing their own biodiesel. Without a shadow of a doubt, the world is currently facing one of its greatest crises, which if not urgently and expertly dealt with, can bring the global economy to a complete halt.
Biodiesel also provides considerably fewer combustion emissions when compared to petroleum-based diesel fuel. It is less toxic than table salt and biodegrades as fast as sugar. The flexibility of biodiesel makes it an excellent option.
In fact studies on engines that were converted from regular diesel have shown that using biodiesel cleans away the deposits and residue the regular fuel leaves behind, leading to better fuel economy. The dilemma seems to be that biodiesel is undoubtedly greener than traditional petroleum based fuel. Used vegetable oils along with sewage are all being used to produce biodiesel these days.
One thing is for sure, first generation biofuels once thought to be the alternative fuel source of the future, have come under increased scrutiny recently. We need to determine what the true balance is between good and bad from an environmental perspective.
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