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What are the limits of biofuels?
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What is the promise of biofuels?
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Rahul explains why biofuels shouldn't be considered the "silver bullet" to our energy challenges. But do biofuels, especially next-generation biofuels, have a place in helping ease our energy challenges? You bet they do.

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