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Beschreibung
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.
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.
Über den Autor

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.

Zusammenfassung
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.
Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2010
Fachbereich: Kraftwerktechnik
Genre: Importe, Technik
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781848133839
ISBN-10: 1848133839
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Rosillo-Calle, Frank
Redaktion: Rosillo-Calle, Frank
Johnson, Francis
Pimentel, David
Hersteller: Bloomsbury 3PL
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 198 x 129 x 13 mm
Von/Mit: Frank Rosillo-Calle (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum: 25.11.2010
Gewicht: 0,252 kg
Artikel-ID: 132029706