Living Green - Episode 52 - Future Fuel

The video discusses the increasing reliance on motorized transport and the need for alternative fuels to petrol and diesel. It highlights the potential of fuel crop plants like oilseed rape for renewable energy. The conversion of vegetable oils to biodiesel and starches to bioethanol is explored, emphasizing the role of science in making these biofuels cost-effective.

What processes can convert vegetable oils and starches into biofuels?

What is the challenge that science faces in making biofuels cost-effective?