Assessing biofuels

"This report provides an overview of the key problems and perspectives toward sustainable production and use of biofuels for energy purposes. In particular, it examines options for more efficient and sustainable production and use of biomass. The report mainly covers so-called first generation while considering further lines of development, and focuses on the global situation, recognizing regional differences. Finally, it marks uncertainties and highlights needs for research and development. The report is based on an extensive literature study, taking into account recent major reviews." -- Publisher’s description.

35 p. : ill., graphs, maps, tables + 1 CD-ROM

At head of title: The following is an excerpt of the report.
Accompanying CD-ROM contains full report (118 p.) as well as the excerpt from the report (36 p.).
"This document highlights key findings from the report, and should be read in conjunction with the full report. References to research and reviews on which this report is based are listed in the full report."
Available also online (viewed 15 Sep. 2015).

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