A comprehensive study on prospects of economy, environment, and efficiency of palm oil biodiesel as a renewable fuel
The growing concern over the dependency on fossil fuel has prompted the cost of energy
supply to the high extent. Widespread application of fossil fuel in transportation and …
supply to the high extent. Widespread application of fossil fuel in transportation and …
[HTML][HTML] Yield gaps in oil palm: A quantitative review of contributing factors
Oil palm, currently the world's main vegetable oil crop, is characterised by a large
productivity and a long life span (≥ 25 years). Peak oil yields of 12 t ha− 1 yr− 1 have been …
productivity and a long life span (≥ 25 years). Peak oil yields of 12 t ha− 1 yr− 1 have been …
Rates and drivers of mangrove deforestation in Southeast Asia, 2000–2012
The mangrove forests of Southeast Asia are highly biodiverse and provide multiple
ecosystem services upon which millions of people depend. Mangroves enhance fisheries …
ecosystem services upon which millions of people depend. Mangroves enhance fisheries …
Expert assessment of future vulnerability of the global peatland carbon sink
The carbon balance of peatlands is predicted to shift from a sink to a source this century.
However, peatland ecosystems are still omitted from the main Earth system models that are …
However, peatland ecosystems are still omitted from the main Earth system models that are …
Primary forest cover loss in Indonesia over 2000–2012
Extensive clearing of Indonesian primary forests results in increased greenhouse gas
emissions and biodiversity loss. However, there is no consensus on the areal extent and …
emissions and biodiversity loss. However, there is no consensus on the areal extent and …
Global and regional fluxes of carbon from land use and land cover change 1850–2015
The net flux of carbon from land use and land cover change (LULCC) is an important term in
the global carbon balance. Here we report a new estimate of annual fluxes from 1850 to …
the global carbon balance. Here we report a new estimate of annual fluxes from 1850 to …
Effect of oil palm sustainability certification on deforestation and fire in Indonesia
Many major corporations and countries have made commitments to purchase or produce
only “sustainable” palm oil, a commodity responsible for substantial tropical forest loss …
only “sustainable” palm oil, a commodity responsible for substantial tropical forest loss …
Renewable energy and biodiversity: Implications for transitioning to a Green Economy
This literature review identifies the impacts of different renewable energy pathways on
ecosystems and biodiversity, and the implications of these impacts for transitioning to a …
ecosystems and biodiversity, and the implications of these impacts for transitioning to a …
Dawn of drone ecology: low-cost autonomous aerial vehicles for conservation
Tropical deforestation continues to be a major driver of biodiversity loss and greenhouse
gas emissions. Remote sensing technology is increasingly used to assess changes in forest …
gas emissions. Remote sensing technology is increasingly used to assess changes in forest …
[HTML][HTML] Shifting patterns of oil palm driven deforestation in Indonesia and implications for zero-deforestation commitments
Oil palm plantations in Indonesia have been linked to substantial deforestation in the 1990s
and 2000s, though recent studies suggest that new plantations are increasingly developed …
and 2000s, though recent studies suggest that new plantations are increasingly developed …