Students Take Veggie-Fueled "BioBus" on Eco Road Trip
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In this National Geographic News article, read about thirteen college students who traveled the U.S. by school bus to promote the use of "biodiesel." This eco-friendly fuel is refined from vegetable oil, including fryer oil from fast-food restaurants, by combining it with lye and methanol. Links to related stories and Web sites are also found on this page.
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Grade: 3 to 12
Topics: American Democracy, Science, Ecology & Ecosystems, Life Sciences, Geography, History-Social Science
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