The use of biofuels in transportation has been the subject of a dizzying amount of confusion, misinformation, and disinformation. The intent of this guide is to lay the facts out clearly, dispel certain commonly held myths, and state the case for biofuels objectively.

The guide is divided into two parts: the basic facts about biofuels – how they are made, how much they cost, etc. – and the benefits of large-scale biofuels production and use.

This is meant to be a living document, not the last word on biofuels. Send us questions, corrections, and updates, and we will try to keep it fresh.

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The Energy Future Coalition is a broad-based, nonpartisan alliance that seeks to bridge the differences among business, labor, and environmental groups and identify energy policy options with broad political support. www.energyfuturecoalition.org


The UN Foundation was created in 1998 with entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner’s historic $1 billion gift to support UN causes and activities. The UN Foundation builds and implements public-private partnerships to address the world’s most pressing problems and also works to broaden support for the UN through advocacy and public outreach. The UN Foundation is a public charity. www.unfoundation.org