Are Biofuels an Effective and Viable Energy Strategy for Industrialized Societies? A Reasoned Overview of Potentials and Limits

Are Biofuels an Effective and Viable Energy Strategy for Industrialized Societies? A Reasoned Overview of Potentials and Limits

In this paper, I analyze the constraints that limit biomass from becoming an alternative, sustainable and efficient energy source, at least in relation to the current metabolism of developed countries. In order to be termed sustainable, the use of an energy source should be technically feasible, eco...

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Main Author: Tiziano Gomiero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-06-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
biofuels
carbon debt
climate change
energy efficiency
environmental impact
EROI
food security
GHGs
power density
societal metabolism
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/7/7/8491

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