Overdependence on fossil fuels has led countries to wage war against each other. It has also led to many economies suffering when oil price increases occur. Excessive extraction and consumption of fossil fuels have also endangered our environment and health. Likewise, access to this precious resource has also determined the stability of our political systems. The supply of fossil fuels is limited, but our demand continues to increase. But as fossil fuels power our industries, power the cars that get us to work, and allow us to put food on our tables, we are forced to exhaust our efforts to get our hands on this precious commodity. Unfortunately, this has left 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. To all this, biofuels have been proclaimed a valid alternative. They have gained wider acceptance because they are renewable and cleaner than fossil fuels. Raw materials are easily available all over the world. They promise savings with reduced dependence on imported oil and wealth for agricultural regions with greater demand for energy crops. The benefits are sought especially among those living in poor and developing third world countries. However, as with everything else, there are two aspects to consider. The positives and negatives need to be examined when determining how best to achieve a sustainable switch to biofuels. It is with these challenges that we are faced with 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 issue. The definition of biofuel... middle of paper... any other body of authority, the government of a country has the legitimate weight, authority and power to take measures to transition to biofuels. It also has the resources and moral obligation to engage all stakeholders to arrive at informed decisions related to alternative energy. As such, it is the key organization that should be given the responsibility of choosing which biofuels to produce and market. As with everything else, the challenges of switching to biofuels are not easy to address. In this situation it is necessary to reconcile opposing but equally important forces. However, these challenges should not make us short-sighted and lose sight of the opportunities that biofuels offer us. The imposition by our governments of its use is the way to go mainly to formalize and regulate this promising sector that could help us change our world for the better.