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The Impacts of Biofuels on the Economy, Environment, and Poverty: A Global Perspective
. Ed(S): Timilsina, Govinda R.; Zilberman, David
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paperback. 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. Editor(s): Timilsina, Govinda R.; Zilberman, David. Series: Natural Resource Management and Policy. Num Pages: 162 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, 51 colour illustrations, 13 black & white tables, 5 colour. BIC Classification: KCN; TH; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 261.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
162
Condition
New
Series
Natural Resource Management and Policy
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781493955176
SKU
V9781493955176
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