Summary
They can lower carbon dioxide released when burned, helping the climate.
However, large‑scale production may lead to deforestation, food‑price spikes, and high water use.
Key Points
4 points1
Biofuels provide an alternative to fossil fuels.
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They can decrease greenhouse gas emissions.
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Growing biofuel crops can compete with food production.
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Intensive cultivation may cause deforestation and high water consumption.
New Words to Learn
5 wordsbiofuel
fuel created from living organisms such as plants or algae
carbon dioxide
a gas that traps heat in the atmosphere, warming the planet
deforestation
the removal of large areas of forest
sustainability
using resources in a way that does not deplete them for future generations
renewable
a resource that can be replenished naturally over time
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