Bringezu, Stefan

bioenergy, biofuel

Fossil independence and substantial reductions in CO₂ emissions seem to be possible with 2^nd generation biofuels. New technologies allow a full carbon-to-fuel conversion of non-edible plant parts such as straw or wood, and the cultivation of algae or salt-resistant plants uncouples bioenergy from food production. Nevertheless, impacts on biodiversity, global land and water use are widely unclear and their competitiveness with 1^st generation biofuels and electric mobility is an open question.

bioenergy, biofuel

Fossil independence and substantial reductions in CO₂ emissions seem to be possible with 2^nd generation biofuels. New technologies allow a full carbon-to-fuel conversion of non-edible plant parts such as straw or wood, and the cultivation of algae or salt-resistant plants uncouples bioenergy from food production. Nevertheless, impacts on biodiversity, global land and water use are widely unclear and their competitiveness with 1^st generation biofuels and electric mobility is an open question.