How can agriculture be alternative to oil?
The key word in the answer is ETHANOL. Ethanol comes from corn. Therefore agriculture...grow corn, make fuel from the corn, power cars from Ethanol
Why is alternative fuel better?
Alternative fuels can be better in that they are generally cleaner than oil and gasoline. Most alternative fuels are renewable, which means there can be a steady supply for a long time. Oil is not renewable. Development of new alternative fuels also can fuel the economy and new jobs. Alternative fuels have the potential to replace the oil economy, it is just a question of if the fuel can be produced efficiently and be sold…
Is olive oil a low-calorie alternative to butter and margarine?
The answer is no. Olive actually has a slightly higher calorie count per teaspoon than butter. However, olive oil is a much healthier alternative to butter or margarine because it has no cholesterol and is lower in other types of fats that cause heart disease. But if your concern is the fat on your stomach, olive oil is not a better alternative.