Food versus fuel : an informed introduction to biofuels /
edited by Frank Rosillo-Calle and Francis X. Johnson
- xii, 217 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index
Includes bibliographical references and index
Food versus fuel : setting the scene / Why we should not be using biofuels / Why biofuels are important / Agriculture and land use issues / The role of biofuels in promoting rural development / Biofuels and climate change / Future trends in biomass resources for food and fuel / Food versus fuel : concluding remarks / Frank Rosillo-Calle and Jeff Tschirley -- David Pimentel ... [et al.] -- Lu©Ưs Cortez and Manoel Regis L.V. Leal with Thomson Sinkala -- J. Richard Hess ... [et al.] -- Rocio Diaz-Chavez -- N.H. Ravindranath, Ritumbara Manuvie, and C. Sita Lakshmi -- Francis X. Johnson and Ivar Virgin -- Francis X. Johnson and Frank Rosillo-Calle
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 including 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. This is an informed, nuanced but accessible introduction, grounded in science and economics rather than conjecture and controversy.--COVER
9781848133822 (hbk.) 1848133820 (hbk.) 9781848133839 (pbk.) 1848133839 (pbk.)
GBB076350 bnb
015584500 Uk
Biomass energy.
Biomass energy--Economic aspects
Biomass energy--Environmental aspects
HD9502.5.B542 / F66 2010 HD9502.5.B542 / F66 2010
333.9539 / 4
Includes bibliographical references and index
Includes bibliographical references and index
Food versus fuel : setting the scene / Why we should not be using biofuels / Why biofuels are important / Agriculture and land use issues / The role of biofuels in promoting rural development / Biofuels and climate change / Future trends in biomass resources for food and fuel / Food versus fuel : concluding remarks / Frank Rosillo-Calle and Jeff Tschirley -- David Pimentel ... [et al.] -- Lu©Ưs Cortez and Manoel Regis L.V. Leal with Thomson Sinkala -- J. Richard Hess ... [et al.] -- Rocio Diaz-Chavez -- N.H. Ravindranath, Ritumbara Manuvie, and C. Sita Lakshmi -- Francis X. Johnson and Ivar Virgin -- Francis X. Johnson and Frank Rosillo-Calle
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 including 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. This is an informed, nuanced but accessible introduction, grounded in science and economics rather than conjecture and controversy.--COVER
9781848133822 (hbk.) 1848133820 (hbk.) 9781848133839 (pbk.) 1848133839 (pbk.)
GBB076350 bnb
015584500 Uk
Biomass energy.
Biomass energy--Economic aspects
Biomass energy--Environmental aspects
HD9502.5.B542 / F66 2010 HD9502.5.B542 / F66 2010
333.9539 / 4