Green Seeker: Biofuel
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Fuel made from organic matter may not be as environmentally friendly as once thought.
Rhode Island PBS Weekly contributing reporter John Smith explores the benefits and pitfalls of biofuel, a unique energy source made from organic matter such as corn or algae. Despite showing promise as a sustainable “drop-in” alternative to fossil fuels, biofuel use on a large-scale may no longer be the viable option it was originally thought to be.
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Green Seeker: Biofuel
Clip: Season 2 Episode 41 | 8m 50sVideo has Closed Captions
Rhode Island PBS Weekly contributing reporter John Smith explores the benefits and pitfalls of biofuel, a unique energy source made from organic matter such as corn or algae. Despite showing promise as a sustainable “drop-in” alternative to fossil fuels, biofuel use on a large-scale may no longer be the viable option it was originally thought to be.
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