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HomeThe impact of biofuels on transport and the environment, and their connection with agricultural development in Europe
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The use of biofuels in transport is being promoted as a means of tackling climate change, diversifying energy sources and securing energy supply. Biofuels production also provides new options for using agricultural crops. However, it also gives rise to environmental, social and economic concerns which are the subject of intense debate worldwide. This study provides a detailed overview of biofuels production and consumption and of related policies worldwide. It also contains comprehensive analysis and discussion of key aspects affecting the overall sustainability of biofuels. These include, in particular, their impact on agricultural markets, emissions from indirect land-use change, and greenhouse gas emissions.
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- Corporate author(s): Directorate-General for Internal Policies of the Union (European Parliament) , Institute for Energy and Transport (Joint Research Centre)
- Themes: Agricultural policy , Transport , Environment policy and protection of the environment , Energy research
- Subject: agricultural policy , agricultural production , alternative use of agricultural products , biofuel , climate change policy , energy policy , energy research , EU agricultural market , greenhouse gas , land use , means of transport , reduction of gas emissions , research report , soil protection , substitute fuel
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| ISSN | ISBN 978-92-823-6329-4 | DOI 10.2861/775 | Catalogue number QA-04-15-069-EN-N |
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| ISSN | ISBN 978-92-823-6330-0 | DOI 10.2861/241119 | Catalogue number QA-04-15-069-EN-C |
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