Biofuels and food security
2009
Fischer, Günther |
Hizsnyik, Eva |
Prieler, Sylvia |
Shah, Mahendra |
Velthuizen, Harrij van |
Biofuels development has received increased attention in recent times as a means to mitigate climate change, alleviate global energy concerns and foster rural development. Nevertheless, the rapid growth of biofuels production has raised many concerns among experts worldwide, in particular with regard to sustainability issues and the threat posed to food security.