Jatropha : a new biofuel

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Jatropha : a new biofuel
Plant facts The plant jatropha - is originally from Central America - can grow in poor 1.  - can survive 2.  for several years - can stop 3.  of land
Its seeds - can be used to produce diesel oil - produce far more fuel than soybean or 4.  - leave a residue after processing-used to make electricity - produce energy which is renewable. unlike fossil fuels
Uses of jatropha in Africa - for water pumps and fridges - made into 5.  - used as fencing - the 6.  are boiled and used to treat malaria - for problems with 7. 
European companies' claims about jatropha - It could help stop poverty among rural populations - It could be used in current diesel engines - The plants use up lots of 8. 

Problems with jatropha - some seeds are toxic to people and animals - unreliable oil productivity

Other criticisms of biofuels - Widespread production of biofuels could result in

  • high food prices in poor countries

  • environmental damage caused by loss of rainforest and 9. 
  • adding to the problem of 10. 

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