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a. Which diesel fuel, biodiesel or “regular” diesel fuel, has the greater carbon intensity per unit of energy?
b. What are their respective carbon intensities compared to natural gas?
c. If a city were to invest in climate-friendly buses for public transportation, should it choose a diesel-powered bus, a biodiesel-powered bus, or a natural gas-powered bus?
What will be an ideal response?
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