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OverviewFood 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Frank Rosillo-Calle , Francis Johnson , David Pimentel, Ph.D. , Richard HessPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Zed Books Ltd Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.259kg ISBN: 9781848133839ISBN 10: 1848133839 Pages: 232 Publication Date: 25 November 2010 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. 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. JohnsonReviews'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 '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, Bioenergy Group Coordinator, UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) The issue Food versus Fuel is very actual and important to understand our energy and food habits future.The book competent organizers where very fortunate in bringing positive and negative views from well known global experts and, at the end, to provide guidance for the reader to make his/her own conclusion. - Jose Moreira, University of Sao Paulo 'This is a fundamental book for everyone interested in our future. Possibly the impact of biofuels production on food availability is the most decisive externality of bioenergy industry, but still it has been discussed mostly emotionally and without proper information. Presenting pro and against tutorial studies from experienced authors, and including social and environmental aspects as well, this book clarifies this rather complex question and highlights the decisive differences among the biofuels productive routes put forward currently. Beyond polarized perceptions, a convergence point arises: just with efficient use of natural resources, bioenergy makes sense.' - Dr. Luiz Horta Nogueira, Professor at Itajuba Federal University (Brazil) and United Nations agencies consultant on bioenergy '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. Biofuels have been in use for a long time, and today the main example is that of Brazil where the volume of sugarcane ethanol used yearly is larger than the volume of gasoline. The authors, all renowned specialists in their fields, discuss topics such as land use, energy balance, rural development, impacts on climate change and new results to be expected from ongoing R&D. This is an excellent, detailed overview of the main themes in this challenging field.' - Carlos Henrique de Brito Cruz Diretor Cientifico, FAPESP Author InformationFrank 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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