Environmental Science
Evaluating the Sustainability of Biofuel Production
Quick fact
Corn-based biofuel can produce nearly the same amount of greenhouse gases as gasoline when land-use changes are taken into account, while sugarcane ethanol can cut emissions by over 70%.
Why this is interesting
Biofuels are often called 'green' alternatives to gasoline, but is growing fuel really better for the planet? The answer might depend on what crop you choose and where you plant it.