Today, 95 percent of global oil is consumed for transportation, and other alternatives are distant possibilities at best. We need a solution now, one that will pave the way to a saner, more sustainable energy future without massive reinvestments in infrastructure and technology transfer. We need biodiesel. A crop-derived liquid fuel, biodiesel can be made from a wide range of renewable, locally grown plant sources - even from recycled cooking oils or animal fats. The technology is simple and available today, and the benefits of biodiesel are enormous, as both a cleaner-burning vehicle fuel and a source for residential or commercial heating. Greg Pahl's new book explores the history and technology of biodiesel, its current use around the world, and its exciting potential in the United States and beyond.

Paperback: 282 pages

Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing Co

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1931498652

ISBN-13: 978-1931498654

Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15 x 2 cm