Produção de biodiesel no Ceará: impactos e situação atual

Abstract

Over the years we noticed big " attacks " on the environment, especially regarding the greenhouse gas emissions that are eliminated by engines powered by fossil fuels. One of the solutions to the problem of environmental pollution and, as a result, for the emergence of socioeconomic benefits was the biodiesel. Found that biofuel as it becomes competitive and starts to generate greater productivity , greater become the economic, environmental and social benefits that can be generated, contributing to improving the quality of life of the semi-arid Northeast population. Will initially reported a bit of its history, the emergence of the National Program for Production and Use of Biodiesel , their process of development and growth , the needs which led to its production , and the positive impact this has shown to the environment , society as a whole, and also to the economy . The availability of suitable for biodiesel production in Brazil ( especially in the state of Ceará ) and the inclusion of family agriculture in the fuel supply chain raw materials generating employment and income in the agricultural sector will comprise one of the main ideas that will be highlighted in this study. Another related point is that the culture of castor for biodiesel in the Northeast (specifically in Ceará ) has been quite favorable, as rescues rural economic families and socially, especially the farmer's relative familiarity with the culture of this raw material. Given this reality the government of the State of Ceará deployed Biodiesel Ceará (2007 ) . The program initially presented problems of uptake by farmers . This study will also examine the major weaknesses that the program provides , as well as the paths to be followed so that it will contribute positively to family farmers. Anyway, this is a survey of literature and nature documentary, which will bring localized information through articles and updated texts, which will be detailed the evolution of the production process of biodiesel, its role earned each year within the environmental and socioeconomic context of Brazil ( in particular the state of Ceará ), and sustainable news came this evolving governmental initiatives and programs .