Biofuel Pros And Cons. List of Pros of Biofuels. 2 Pros of Biofuels. Algae use less land and water than corn to produce biofuel. Biofuel is commonly advocated as a cost-effective and environmentally benign alternative to petroleum and other fossil fuels particularly within the context of rising petroleum prices and increased concern over the contributions made by fossil fuels to global warming.
Additives Biofuels like ethanol and biodiesel are better for car engines than fossil fuels. There are certain advantages and some disadvantages of biofuels. The Pros and Cons A hot topic all over the world today is whether or not biofuels should be implemented to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. High Initial Investment in Manufacturing plants. Conclusion on Biofuel Pros and Cons. Many people have now heard about biofuels.
Biofuels are very cheap to afford.
Increase in global food prices. Being produced from cheap feedstock such as waste animal fats vegetable oil and used cooking oil biodiesel has become a clean fuel used worldwide that can replace expensive oil products. Biofuels may emit lower carbon footprints but the process involved in the production of these fuels largely depends on oil and water. 2 Pros of Biofuels. Since biofuels can be produced by the use of by-products from crops or other organic waste materials the use of biofuel can lead to the better use of our natural resources. Can be made from plants vegetable oils forest products or waste materials Dale Kline Wiens 2.