**4. Implications of corn-based biofuels**

The implications of corn-based biofuel are multifaceted and require careful consideration. While it offers the potential to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and mitigate climate change, there are several notable impacts to consider which are explained as follows.

### **4.1 Environmental implications**

Corn-based biofuels have gained popularity as a renewable alternative to fossil fuels, but their environmental impacts must be carefully considered. The key environmental consideration will be as follow [50].

### *4.1.1 Loss of biodiversity*

The key environmental concern associated with corn-based biofuels is the potential for habitat destruction and biodiversity loss through the conversion of natural habitats to agricultural land for corn production.
