The oilseed nuts of the croton tree, a prevalent shrub in Kenya, could hold the key to cheap development of biofuels in the country. Croton oil was found to generate 78% less CO2 emissions than diesel, which is in widespread use in rural areas of the country. Additionally, the croton industry could help with food security: While many biofuel crops take edible ingredients out of the market, the croton nut is inedible, meaning it does not displace food for consumption. A study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has shown that using only one crop for fuel can cut greenhouse gas emissions from food production by up
The oilseed nuts of the croton tree, a prevalent shrub in Kenya, could hold the key to cheap development of biofuels in the country. Croton oil was found to generate 78% less CO2 emissions than diesel, which is in widespread use in rural areas of the country. A study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has shown that using only one crop for fuel can cut greenhouse gas emissions from food production by up