Why would scientists conduct investigations on a newly discovered alternative fuel?
A. to comfirm that the alternative fuel increases atmospheric carbon dioxide
B. to maintain the public dependence on fossil fuels
C. to maintain that success of the petroleum industry
D. to confirm that the alternative fuel is cleaner than fuels currently used

why would scientists conduct investigations on a newly discovered alternative fuel?

to confirm that the alternative fuel is cleaner than fuels currently used

Explanation:

As an alternative fuel, it must be validated whether it is better than the one currently in use

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