| Biofuels for Transport: Global Potential and Implications for Energy and Agriculture |
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| Written by Giles Clark, London | |
| Wednesday, 07 March 2007 | |
  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 a host of
improved technologies, is propelling governments to enact powerful
incentives for the use of these fuels, which is in turn sparking
investment.
Hardcover: 336 pagesPublisher: Earthscan Publications Ltd (Published, August 2007) Language English ISBN-10: 1844074226 ISBN-13: 978-1844074228 Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 9.2 inches "Biofuels for Transport" is a unique and comprehensive assessment of the opportunities and risks of the large-scale production of biofuels, which demystifies complex questions and concerns, such as the 'food v. fuel' debate. Global in scope, it is further informed by five country studies from Brazil, China, Germany, India and Tanzania. The authors conclude that biofuels will play a significant role in our energy future, but warn that the large-scale use of biofuels carries risks that require focused and immediate policy initiatives. |
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