Monday, January 7, 2008

Research news: Some Biofuels Are Worse Environmentally Than Fossil Fuels, Analysis Shows

The News:
Some Biofuels Are Worse Environmentally Than Fossil Fuels, Analysis Shows
ScienceDaily (Jan. 7, 2008) — Biofuels reduce greenhouse-gas emissions in comparison to fossil fuels. Smithsonian researchers highlight a new study that factors in environmental costs of biofuel production. Corn, soy and sugarcane come up short. The authors urge governments to be far more selective about which biofuels they support, as not all are more environmentally friendly than fossil fuels. more....

The Research:
Read the research behind this story in the journal Science.

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