Biodiesel and the Environment
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Reduced Emissions vs. Petroleum-based Diesel *
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In school buses, 5 to 15 times fewer airborne particulate concentrations that contribute to child respiratory problems
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Reduces contributions to global warming
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Produces three times more energy than required to grow and process fuel
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Renewable and Sustainable
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Biodegradable – breaks down as quickly as sugar
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10 times less toxic than table salt
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Hydrocarbons – 20% - 67% decrease
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