The Impacts of Biofuels on the Economy, Environment, and Poverty

A Global Perspective

Business & Finance, Industries & Professions, Industries, Economics
Cover of the book The Impacts of Biofuels on the Economy, Environment, and Poverty by , Springer New York
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781493905188
Publisher: Springer New York Publication: May 20, 2014
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781493905188
Publisher: Springer New York
Publication: May 20, 2014
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

Interest in biofuels began with oil shocks in the 1970’s, but the more rapid development and consumption of biofuel industry in recent years has been primarily driven by mandates, subsidies, climate change concerns, emissions targets and energy security. From 2004 to 2006, fuel ethanol grew by 26% and biodiesel grew by 172%. As biofuel production continues to expand, investments in capacity expansion and research and development have been made. The 2008 food crisis emphasized the need to re-examine biofuel consequences. Biofuels remain an important renewable energy resource to substitute for fossil fuels, particularly in the transportation sector, yet biofuels’ success is still uncertain. The future of biofuels in the energy supply mix relies on mitigating potential and improving the environmental gains. This book brings together leading authorities on biofuel from the World Bank to examine all of the impacts of biofuel (economic, social, environmental) within a unified framework and in a global perspective, making it of interest to academics in agricultural and environmental economics as well as industry and policy-makers.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Interest in biofuels began with oil shocks in the 1970’s, but the more rapid development and consumption of biofuel industry in recent years has been primarily driven by mandates, subsidies, climate change concerns, emissions targets and energy security. From 2004 to 2006, fuel ethanol grew by 26% and biodiesel grew by 172%. As biofuel production continues to expand, investments in capacity expansion and research and development have been made. The 2008 food crisis emphasized the need to re-examine biofuel consequences. Biofuels remain an important renewable energy resource to substitute for fossil fuels, particularly in the transportation sector, yet biofuels’ success is still uncertain. The future of biofuels in the energy supply mix relies on mitigating potential and improving the environmental gains. This book brings together leading authorities on biofuel from the World Bank to examine all of the impacts of biofuel (economic, social, environmental) within a unified framework and in a global perspective, making it of interest to academics in agricultural and environmental economics as well as industry and policy-makers.

More books from Springer New York

Cover of the book Operative Dictations in General and Vascular Surgery by
Cover of the book Youth Gangs in International Perspective by
Cover of the book Immunocomputing by
Cover of the book Molecular Mechanisms of Tumor Cell Resistance to Chemotherapy by
Cover of the book Improving Risk Analysis by
Cover of the book Predicting Recidivism Using Survival Models by
Cover of the book Social Work Practice in the Addictions by
Cover of the book Stochastic Optimal Control and the U.S. Financial Debt Crisis by
Cover of the book The Earth as a Distant Planet by
Cover of the book Cell Death in Reproductive Physiology by
Cover of the book Legal Socialization by
Cover of the book Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering by
Cover of the book The Biosphere by
Cover of the book Molecular Aspects of Botulinum Neurotoxin by
Cover of the book Advances in Flow Research by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy