Over-reliance on fossil fuels has led countries to wage war against each other. This has also led to many economies suffering when oil prices rise. Excessive extraction and consumption of fossil fuels also endangers our environment and health. Equally, access to this precious resource has also determined the stability of our political systems. Fossil fuels are in limited supply, but our demand is growing all the time. But because fossil fuels give life to our industries, power the cars that take us to work, and allow us to put food on our table, we are forced to exhaust our efforts to get our hands on this precious commodity . Unfortunately, this leaves us captive and vulnerable to those who control the world's largest fossil fuel deposits. Worse still, we are faced with the worrying impact of global warming and greenhouse gas emissions. Biofuels have been presented as a viable alternative. They are more widely accepted because they are renewable and cleaner than fossil fuels. Raw materials are easily available all over the world. They promise savings from reduced dependence on imported oil and wealth to agricultural regions experiencing increased demand for energy crops. The benefits are particularly sought after by people in poor and developing third world countries. However, as with everything else, there are two aspects to consider. Both positives and negatives need to be examined as we determine how best to achieve a sustainable transition to biofuels. It is in the face of these challenges that we face the dilemma of whether or not our governments should mandate the switch to biofuels. This essay attempts to answer this question by showing evidence for and against the problem. Biofuel defined...... middle of paper ...... any other body of authority, the government of a country has the influence, authority and legitimate power to adopt measures to transition to biofuels . Furthermore, it has the resources and moral obligation to include all stakeholders to arrive at informed decisions regarding alternative energy. As such, it is the key organization that should be given responsibility for choosing which biofuels to produce and market. As with everything else, the challenges of switching to biofuels are not easy to overcome. In this situation, opposing but equally important forces must be reconciled. However, these challenges should not make us myopic and make us lose sight of the opportunities that biofuels offer us. Our governments mandating its use is the way forward, primarily to formalize and regulate this promising industry that could help us change our world for the better..