First generation biofuels provide a number of ecosystem services (eg, fuel, climate
regulation) but they also compromise other ecosystem services (eg, food, freshwater …

This paper provides a narrative systematic review (SR) of the impacts of sugarcane
production on different ecosystems employing the ecosystem services framework. The …

This study's overarching aim is to establish the areal extent and characteristics of the rapid
sugarcane expansion and land use change in São Paulo state (Brazil) as a result of an …

Sugarcane production represents around 10% of the agricultural area and 1% of GDP in
Brazil, and has grown substantially in recent years. The traditional harvest method involves …

Fire has long served as a tool in agriculture, but the practice's link with economic activity has
made its health consequences difficult to study. Drawing on data from satellite-based fire …

The state of São Paulo is the leader in the sugarcane production in Brazil. However, the
expansion of this culture has been associated with environmental impacts. In this scenario …

• Major impacts include greenhouse gas emissions, atmospheric pollution, water
overconsumption and pollution, deforestation, biodiversity loss, rural development, food …

A potential strategy for tackling the negative environmental impact of conventional plastics is
to produce them from renewable resources. However, such a strategy needs to be assessed …

This paper aims to identify the environmental, socioeconomic, and social hot spots and to
find ways to enhance the sustainability of selected food, fuel, and fiber products from …

Emissions from sugarcane burning are known to impact on the respiratory health of sugar
estate workers and local populations. Despite this, there have been few studies on …