Biofuels for Transport: Global Potential and Implications for Sustainable Energy and AgricultureEarthscan, 2012 - 481 pages The world is on the verge of an unprecedented increase in the production and use of biofuels for transport. The combination of rising oil prices, issues of security, climate instability and pollution, deepening poverty in rural and agricultural areas, and |
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... Bioenergy in the world energy mix Biomass residues and organic wastes Energy crops and land availability Global scenarios for biomass production Competing uses for biomass Conclusion PART III KEY ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ISSUES 7 Economic ...
... Bioenergy in the world energy mix Biomass residues and organic wastes Energy crops and land availability Global scenarios for biomass production Competing uses for biomass Conclusion PART III KEY ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ISSUES 7 Economic ...
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... Bioenergy Potential 356 Appendix 6 Flow Chart of Bioenergy System Compared with Fossil Reference Energy System 357 Appendix 7 Selected Standards and Certification Schemes Relevant to Biofuel Production and Trade 358 Glossary of Terms ...
... Bioenergy Potential 356 Appendix 6 Flow Chart of Bioenergy System Compared with Fossil Reference Energy System 357 Appendix 7 Selected Standards and Certification Schemes Relevant to Biofuel Production and Trade 358 Glossary of Terms ...
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... Bioenergy production potentials for selected biomass types , 2050 6.2 Annual bagasse availability in the top ten sugar cane - producing countries 6.3 Potential yield increases by 2050 for four agricultural scenarios 6.4 Schematic ...
... Bioenergy production potentials for selected biomass types , 2050 6.2 Annual bagasse availability in the top ten sugar cane - producing countries 6.3 Potential yield increases by 2050 for four agricultural scenarios 6.4 Schematic ...
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... bioenergy production in Tanzania 23.1 Summary of the biofuel situation in Brazil 337 343. BOXES. 1.1 Brazil's ethanol experience 11 3.1 Biotechnology and enhanced sugar cane production in Brazil 4.1 Crop options to increase cellulose ...
... bioenergy production in Tanzania 23.1 Summary of the biofuel situation in Brazil 337 343. BOXES. 1.1 Brazil's ethanol experience 11 3.1 Biotechnology and enhanced sugar cane production in Brazil 4.1 Crop options to increase cellulose ...
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Contents
PART II NEW TECHNOLOGIES CROPS AND PROSPECTS | 43 |
PART III KEY ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ISSUES | 99 |
PART IV KEY ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES | 157 |
PART V MARKET INTRODUCTION AND TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIES | 233 |
PART VI THE POLICY FRAMEWORK | 277 |
PART VII RECOMMENDATIONS | 309 |
PART VIII COUNTRY STUDIES | 327 |
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