Biodiesel: 15% War Required

Posted on February 23, 2008 in Save the World |

I love those “Biodiesel No War Required” bumper stickers, but I thought that they’re actually not completely accurate. Since the majority of biodiesel that is actually consumed is B85 (85% biodiesel, 15% petrol) I figured this would be more accurate.

No political statements implied, but if this pisses you off, then feel free to chime in on the comments or link to me from your blog and let the world know how much you hate me.

1. mrsleep February 28, 2008 10:41 am

   I think your argument is a bit specious.
   Since if we only needed to use 15% petroleum, to get the same benefit from 100% petroleum, it stands to reason that since we have cut our need by 85%, that wars would not be needed to secure the natural resources of other countries.

   Nice try though.

2. GM February 28, 2008 10:57 am

   To be on the flip of mrsleep, if everybody used Biodiesel, there would be a war. Ever increasing food prices due to the carelessness and inefficiency of trading corn for gas would cause a revolution. When the people can’t even eat, I believe that will push people to finally stand and fight.

   I feel it’s unfortunate that most people think they are doing something good by using biodiesel, when it causes more greenhouse gases to produce than actual gas releases. Not to mention the absurd notion of using food for fuel when people are starving to death every second.

3. jack March 18, 2008 7:07 am

   I get it. I like it, but the majority of people won’t.

4. Marcus June 11, 2008 1:50 am

   Me thinks GM is confusing biodiesel with alcohol.

   Most biodiesel comes from waste vegetable oil, as virgin VO would not be economically viable to produce until petroleum goes higher in price.

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