Biofuels offer the promise of carbon-neutral fuels to replace conventional fossil fuels, although some studies show that under some conditions, they can cause more climate problems than they solve. Critics also say that biofuel crops such as wheat and corn displace food crops and cause increased food prices. On the other hand, according to two recent articles in a supplement of Nature, biofuels may be the savior of Africa through spurring agricultural development, job creation, and providing a source of electricity and possible exports.
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