biofuels Flashcards

1
Q

what are biofuels?

A

recyclables - biological matter is broken down/burned in order to create energy

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2
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what are the consumption trends?

A

have been increasing over the past 50 years

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3
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where has used a lot of them?

A

brazil

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4
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when did brazil start diversifying their energy mix?

A

1970s

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5
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how much of it’s energy mix comes from renewables?

A

4%

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6
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what % of vehicles use biofuels as part of their fuel?

A

90%

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7
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what is brazil?

A

world’s 2nd largest producer of biofuels

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8
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what are the pros for brazil?

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has increased wealth by up to $500billion, less reliance on fossil fuels and has attracted investment and immigrants

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9
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what are the cons for brazil?

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land requisitioning has impacted food production and therefore impacted food security, consumption and cultivation of fossil fuels in intensive and causes C02 emissions, causes deforestation

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10
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overall is it recommendable?

A

in the context of Brazil’s economy yes as they are a BRIC so it is better to industrialise using a recyclable than a fossil fuel, but the environmental and social negatives should not be ignored

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