Food versus Fuel -

Food versus Fuel

An Informed Introduction to Biofuels
Buch | Hardcover
232 Seiten
2010
Zed Books Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-84813-382-2 (ISBN)
105,95 inkl. MwSt
Presents an introduction to the science and economics behind a well-worn debate, that debunks myths and provides quality facts and figures for academics and practitioners in development studies, environment studies, and agricultural studies.
Food versus Fuel presents a high-level introduction to the science and economics behind a well-worn debate, that will debunk myths and provide quality facts and figures for academics and practitioners in development studies, environment studies, and agricultural studies.

Compiled by an internationally renowned scientist and authority, and to include perspectives from 'pro' and 'anti' biofuels experts and activists, from the North and South, the aim of this book is to bring a balanced approach to the current debate on the major issues affecting the development of biofuels in a concise and clear manner in order to provide an informed, nuanced but accessible introduction, grounded in science and economics rather than conjecture and controversy.

Frank Rosillo-Calle is an Honorary Research Fellow in Biomass Energy at Imperial College London. He has more than 30 years' experience in bioenergy research, and has been involved in many international research projects. Francis X. Johnson is Senior Research Fellow in Climate and Energy at the Stockholm Environment Institute. He has been an expert adviser and/or evaluator for several international organizations, including the European Commission, UNIDO, Eurostat, FAO and the European Parliament.

1. Food And Fuel Debate: Setting The Scene - Frank Rosillo-Calle and Jeff Tschirley
2. Why We Should Not Be Using Biofuels - Environmental And Economic Costs - David Pimentel et al
3. Why Biofuels Are Important - Energy, Environmental And Social Benefits - Luís Cortez and Manoel Regis L.V. Leal
4. Biofuels, Agriculture And Land Use Issues - J. Richard Hess et al
5. The Role of Biofuels in Promoting Socio-Economic Rural Development - Rocio Diaz-Chavez
6. Biofuels And Climate Change: Implications For GHG Emissions, Biodiversity, Impacts And Adaptation - Nh Ravindranath, Ritumbara Manuvie and C. Sita Lakshmi
7. Future Trends In Biomass Resources For Food And Fuel - Francis X. Johnson and Ivar Virgin
8. Food Versus Fuel Debate - Concluding Remarks - Frank Rosillo Calle and Francis X. Johnson

Erscheint lt. Verlag 25.11.2010
Co-Autor David Pimentel, Richard Hess, Rocio Diaz-Chavez
Sprache englisch
Maße 129 x 198 mm
Themenwelt Naturwissenschaften Biologie Ökologie / Naturschutz
Technik Elektrotechnik / Energietechnik
Technik Umwelttechnik / Biotechnologie
ISBN-10 1-84813-382-0 / 1848133820
ISBN-13 978-1-84813-382-2 / 9781848133822
Zustand Neuware
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