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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... of Feedstock Production Introduction Environmental costs of oil exploration and extraction Biofuel feedstock production and land-use changes 194 194 194 196 Effects on soil quality 204 Water use and pollution 207 vii CONTENTS.
... of Feedstock Production Introduction Environmental costs of oil exploration and extraction Biofuel feedstock production and land-use changes 194 194 194 196 Effects on soil quality 204 Water use and pollution 207 vii CONTENTS.
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... pollution 207 Air quality and atmosphere 211 Conclusion 211 13 Environmental Impacts of Processing, Transport and Use 215 Introduction 215 Environmental costs of petroleum refining and use 215 Biofuel impacts: Refining 218 Biofuel ...
... pollution 207 Air quality and atmosphere 211 Conclusion 211 13 Environmental Impacts of Processing, Transport and Use 215 Introduction 215 Environmental costs of petroleum refining and use 215 Biofuel impacts: Refining 218 Biofuel ...
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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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