The ecological impact of biofuels
The ecological impact of biofuels is mediated through their effects on land, air, and water. In
2008, about 33.3 million ha were used to produce food-based biofuels and their coproducts …
2008, about 33.3 million ha were used to produce food-based biofuels and their coproducts …
Impacts of ethanol policy on corn prices: A review and meta-analysis of recent evidence
The literature on the impacts of biofuels on agricultural commodity prices is characterized by
contradictory findings. We review studies published between 2007 and 2014 that estimate …
contradictory findings. We review studies published between 2007 and 2014 that estimate …
Fixing a critical climate accounting error
The accounting now used for assessing compliance with carbon limits in the Kyoto Protocol
and in climate legislation contains a far-reaching but fixable flaw that will severely …
and in climate legislation contains a far-reaching but fixable flaw that will severely …
Interdependencies in the energy–bioenergy–food price systems: A cointegration analysis
P Ciaian - Resource and energy Economics, 2011 - Elsevier
The present paper studies the interdependencies between the energy, bioenergy and food
prices. We develop a vertically integrated multi-input, multi-output market model with two …
prices. We develop a vertically integrated multi-input, multi-output market model with two …
[HTML][HTML] The distribution of food security impacts of biofuels, a Ghana case study
The demand for biofuels is expected to increase significantly in the coming years. However,
there are major concerns on the impact of increased biofuel production on food security. As …
there are major concerns on the impact of increased biofuel production on food security. As …
Integrated assessment models of the food, energy, and water nexus: A review and an outline of research needs
Food, energy, and water (FEW) systems play a fundamental role in determining societal
health and economic well-being. However, current and expected changes in climate …
health and economic well-being. However, current and expected changes in climate …
Sensitivity of carbon emission estimates from indirect land‐use change
An agricultural projection and greenhouse gas model are used to assess the impact of
global cropland expansion on carbon emissions and the sensitivity of those estimates to …
global cropland expansion on carbon emissions and the sensitivity of those estimates to …
Measuring indirect land use change with biofuels: implications for policy
The indirect land use change (ILUC) effect of biofuels has called into question the
greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation benefit of biofuels compared with that of fossil fuels. This …
greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation benefit of biofuels compared with that of fossil fuels. This …
Biofuels and the poor: Global impact pathways of biofuels on agricultural markets
This study seeks to assess the future impacts of biofuel production on regional agricultural
and related sectors over the next decade with a specific focus on the vulnerable regions of …
and related sectors over the next decade with a specific focus on the vulnerable regions of …
Food, energy and environment: Is bioenergy the missing link?
P Ciaian - Food Policy, 2011 - Elsevier
We study price linkages between the food, energy and bioenergy markets. A vertically
integrated multi-input, multi-output market model allows us to derive testable hypothesis …
integrated multi-input, multi-output market model allows us to derive testable hypothesis …