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Food versus Fuel Frank Rosillo-Calle

Food versus Fuel By Frank Rosillo-Calle

Food versus Fuel by Frank Rosillo-Calle

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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.

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Food versus Fuel: An Informed Introduction to Biofuels by Frank Rosillo-Calle

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 Reviews

'While the food versus fuel debate still rages, this book fulfills an important role in introducing the pros and cons of biofuels in a rigorous, well-informed and accessible way that will surely improve the understanding of the issues by the general public. It will therefore help the debate move in a constructive way.' Olivier Dubois, FAO 'The book's competent organizers were very fortunate in bringing positive and negative views from well known global experts and, in the end, providing guidance for the reader to make his/her own conclusion.' Jose Roberto Moreira, University of Sao Paulo and Biomass Users Network-Brazil 'This is a fundamental book for everyone interested in our future.' Luiz Horta Nogueira, Itajuba Federal University, Brazil 'Presenting balanced evidence and including authors that represent a full range of views on the subject, Food vs Fuel - an informed introduction discusses some of the key issues related to feeding the world population while simultaneously providing energy for their comfort using biofuels.' Carlos Henrique de Brito Cruz, Sao Paulo Research Foundation

About Frank Rosillo-Calle

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.

Table of Contents

  • 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 - Luis 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

Additional information

GOR007014750
9781848133839
1848133839
Food versus Fuel: An Informed Introduction to Biofuels by Frank Rosillo-Calle
Frank Rosillo-Calle
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
20101125
232
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