Environmental benefit of biofuels is overestimated, new study reveals
Friday, June 8, 2012 - 10:30
in Earth & Climate
Two scientists are challenging the currently accepted norms of biofuel production. Calculations of greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions from bioenergy production are neglecting crucial information that has led to the overestimation of the benefits of biofuels compared to fossil fuels, a new analysis shows.