In the United States, biofuels have gained great political and economic momentum because they
A) have been mandated by the government.
B) are "the right thing to do."
C) are the most energy efficient solution.
D) do not emit much carbon dioxide when burned.
E) use little land in their production.

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Biofuels have gained great political and economic momentum in the United States because they have been mandated by the government. The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program, established in 2005, requires a certain amount of renewable fuel to be blended into transportation fuel each year. This policy has created a market for biofuels and incentivized their production.

In the United States, Biofuels Have Gained Great Political and Economic