Biofuels for Your State: Helping the Economy and the Environment (Brochure)

Biofuels are liquid transportation fuels made from plant matter instead of petroleum. Bioethanol and biodiesel-the primary biofuels today-can substitute for gasoline and diesel or be blended with them to reduce toxic air emissions. Using biofuels also reduces greenhouse gas buildup, dependence on imported oil, and trade deficits, while supporting local agriculture and rural economies. This factsheet describes the advantages of using ethanol and biodiesel to solve local problems such as smog, ozone, and carbon monoxide.