Science· 2017Q1
Cellulosic biofuel contributions to a sustainable energy future: Choices and outcomes
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Short summary
Growing native perennial cellulosic crops on marginal, non-farmed lands offers substantial climate mitigation and other environmental benefits, addressing key concerns associated with large-scale biofuel production.
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Key points
- Cellulosic crops are projected to meet a large portion of transportation energy needs by mid-century.
- Environmental risks (climate, biodiversity, nitrogen, water use) can be managed through informed choices.
- Growing native perennial species on marginal, non-farmed lands is a key strategy for mitigation and other benefits.
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Abstract
Cellulosic crops are projected to provide a large fraction of transportation energy needs by mid-century. However, the anticipated land requirements are substantial, which creates a potential for environmental harm if trade-offs are not sufficiently well understood to create appropriately prescriptive policy. Recent empirical findings show that cellulosic bioenergy concerns related to climate mitigation, biodiversity, reactive nitrogen loss, and crop water use can be addressed with appropriate crop, placement, and management choices. In particular, growing native perennial species on marginal lands not currently farmed provides substantial potential for climate mitigation and other benefits.
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