Biofuels and Sustainability: Holistic Perspectives for Policy-making

Biofuels and Sustainability: Holistic Perspectives for Policy-making, ed. Takeuchi, Kazuhiko, Shiroyama, Hideaki, Saito, Osamu and Matsuura, Masahiro (Online: Springer Japan KK, 2018).

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  • Editor Takeuchi, Kazuhiko
    Shiroyama, Hideaki
    Saito, Osamu
    Matsuura, Masahiro
    Title Biofuels and Sustainability: Holistic Perspectives for Policy-making
    Series Title Science for Sustainable Societies
    Publication Date 2018
    Place of Publication Online
    Publisher Springer Japan KK
    Pages 260
    Language eng
    Abstract This open access book presents a comprehensive analysis of biofuel use strategies from an interdisciplinary perspective using sustainability science. This interdisciplinary perspective (social science-natural science) means that the strategies and policy options proposed will have significant impacts on the economy and society alike. Biofuels are expected to contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, revitalizing economies in agricultural communities and alleviating poverty. However, despite these anticipated benefits, international organizations such as the FAO, OECD and UN have published reports expressing concerns that biofuel promotion may lead to deforestation, water pollution and water shortages. The impacts of biofuel use are extensive, cross-sectoral and complex, and as such, comprehensive analyses are required in order to assess the extent to which biofuels can contribute to sustainable societies.
    UNBIS Thesaurus DEFORESTATION
    GREENHOUSE GASES
    LAND USE
    BIOMASS
    Keyword Bioenergy
    Biofuel policies
    Open access
    Copyright Holder The Authors and Editors
    Copyright Year 2018
    Copyright type Creative commons
    DOI 10.1007/978-4-431-54895-9
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