Glossary
Terms Used in the Biofuels Debate
Biodiesel — A fuel derived from biological sources that can be blended with diesel for use in diesel engine vehicles. Biofuel — A fuel made from renewable biological sources. The word biofuel covers a range of products, some of which — like ethanol and biodiesel — are commercially available today and some of which are still in research and development. Biomass — Plant material — such as wood, grains, agricultural waste, and vegetation — that can be converted into fuel. Carbon Dioxide (CO2) — A lethal gas produced by carbon-containing fuels in internal combustion engines. CO2 acts as a greenhouse…
