Biodiesel for Kids

BIODIESEL FOR KIDS What is Biodiesel? Biodiesel is a fuel for diesel trucks, cars, buses and tractors. It is usually made from soybeans, a crop grown by farmers. Who Uses Biodiesel? There are approximately 700 major fleets that use biodiesel. Some city... More

BIODIESEL FOR KIDS What is Biodiesel? Biodiesel is a fuel for diesel trucks, cars, buses and tractors. It is usually made from soybeans, a crop grown by farmers. Who Uses Biodiesel? There are approximately 700 major fleets that use biodiesel. Some city buses use it, some national parks use it for their trucks and buses, and some government fleets use it. Many commercial businesses, like bakeries, and school buses too run on biodiesel. What about your school? Is Biodiesel Good for the Earth? Yes. Biodiesel has fewer harmful emissions compared to petroleum diesel. That means it keeps our air cleaner and helps stop global warming. Is Biodiesel Better for our Health? Yes. Breathing in biodiesel is better for our lungs and hearts. When it comes out the exhaust pipe, it even smells better than diesel smoke. Biodiesel can smell like french fries! Why is Using Biodiesel Important for the USA? Biodiesel is renewable, which means we can always make more. Petroleum diesel comes from c Less