A new report claims that the way the global warming impact of biofuels is measured leaves out the land use component of clearing land and growing crops.
"In recent months, researchers have begun to worry that bioenergy crops could replace the world's forests and savannahs on a huge scale unless climate policies start to take full account of how these crops' production affects greenhouse-gas concentrations. None of the major climate regimes -- including the Kyoto Protocol, the European Union's carbon market and the House-passed climate bill -- account for the carbon released by changing land use for biofuels."
FULL STORY: Carbon advantage of biofuels may be overstated
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Climate Change Concerns Rising Among Americans
More Americans than ever agree climate change is happening—but fewer agree on what to do about it.
Former Landfill Doubles as Public Park, Energy Producer
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Maui's Vacation Rental Debate Turns Ugly
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Planetizen Federal Action Tracker
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What Happens if Trump Kills Section 8?
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Sean Duffy Targets Rainbow Crosswalks in Road Safety Efforts
Despite evidence that colorful crosswalks actually improve intersection safety — and the lack of almost any crosswalks at all on the nation’s most dangerous arterial roads — U.S. Transportation Secretary Duffy is calling on states to remove them.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
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Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
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