Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 30, 2024

The CI is determined through a lifecycle analysis of the global warming pollution associated with the production and use of gasoline, diesel, biofuels, electricity, or other alternative fuels. California may seem like an unlikely driver of deforestation from soybean and palm oil biofuels.

Biofuels 341

Biofuels Deforestation 2030 Fossil Fuels 341

Frontiers

JANUARY 18, 2023

A more efficient food source The review highlights the current technologies for commercially developing and growing microalgae, as well as the scientific and economic challenges to scaling production.

Biotechnology 111

Biotechnology Biofuels Deforestation Climate Change 111

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 10, 2024

Biodiesel and renewable diesel are closely related fuels made from the same oils and fats, which remain scarce, expensive, and linked to deforestation and food price spikes. Biofuels can play a productive role when used at a sustainable level. Most bio-based diesel fuels are made from vegetable oil.

Biofuels 357

Biofuels 2016 2022 Deforestation 357

Environmental Progress

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Technological change and agricultural modernization will significantly outweigh climate change in the U.S. Globally, the rate of reforestation is catching up to a slowing rate of deforestation. [11] Technological change and agricultural modernization will significantly outweigh climate change in the U.S. and around the world.

Climate Change 72

Climate Change 2019 2020 Greenhouse 72