Food versus fuel
Subtitle: an informed introduction to biofuels
By: edited by Frank Rosillo-Calle and Francis X. Johnson
Publisher: Zed Books
Published: 2010
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 217
ISBN-13: 9781848133846; 9781848133822; 9781848133839
Subjects: Biomass energy; Environmental aspects; Economic aspects; Wildlife; NATURE
Description: Compiled by an internationally renowned scientist and authority, and including perspectives from both 'pro' and 'anti' biofuels experts and activists, from the North and South, Food versus Fuel aims to bring a balanced approach to the major issues affecting the development of biofuels.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Print version record.
Table of contents: title: About the editors; List of tables; List of figures; List of abbreviations; About the contributors; Introduction; 1 Food versus Fuel: Setting the Scene; 2 Why We Should Not Be Using Biofuels; 3 Why Biofuels are Important; 4 Agriculture and Land Use Issues; 5 The Role of Biofuels in Promoting Rural Development; 6 Biofuels and Climate Change; 7 Future Trends in Biomass Resources for Food and Fuel; 8 Food versus Fuel: Concluding Remarks; Index.