Environment Conservation Journal (Jul 2024)

Advancing disaster management through biofuel integration: A comprehensive review

  • Rachan Karmakar,
  • Vijay Tripathi,
  • Pradeep Kumar Sharma,
  • Sourish Bhattacharya,
  • Narpinder Singh,
  • Suman Naithani

DOI
https://doi.org/10.36953/ECJ.27452826
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 25, no. 3

Abstract

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Scientific evidence has demonstrated that biofuels have the ability to reduce environmental contamination, hence addressing the underlying causes of potential disasters. Renewable fuels produced from biological resources provide flexible solutions for several aspects of crisis management, such as supplying energy for emergency generators, fuelling transportation fleets, and offering heating and cooking options. Empirical evidence supports the notion that biofuels effectively reduce carbon and sulphur emissions. Notably, certain biofuels, such as algal biodiesel, have the capacity to mitigate 0.6% of carbon dioxide output. Cities, such as Delhi, that are contaminated by the consumption of fossil fuels have a scarcity of breathing oxygen during the winter and elevated ambient temperatures during the summer. These pioneers cause inundation and tempests in vulnerable regions. The lessons acquired from various locations highlight the importance of cooperation, enhancing capabilities, and providing governmental support in order to replicate and expand successful models. To optimize the advantages of biofuels in crisis management, it is crucial to prioritize research and development projects, involve stakeholders, and raise awareness. The role of national and international policy is vital in providing incentives for the production and use of biofuels, while technical advancements are key in shaping the future of sustainability and efficiency. Communities may utilize the ideas of sustainability and resilience to leverage the transformational potential of biofuels in order to construct societies that are safer, more environmentally friendly, and better equipped to withstand challenges.

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