Transitions to low-carbon energy systems are essential to meeting global commitments to
climate change mitigation. Yet “greening” energy systems may not make them any fairer …

The production of biodiesel can be accomplished using a variety of feedstock sources. Plant
and microalgae based feedstocks are prominent and are studied extensively. Plant based …

Together with 106 farmers who started growing Jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.) in 2004–2006,
this research sought to increase the knowledge around the real‐life experience of Jatropha …

The demand for petroleum has risen rapidly due to increasing industrialization and
modernization of the world. The limited reserve of the fossil fuels is also dwindling alongside …

Biofuels are expected to play a pivotal role in develo** economies' transition towards net-
zero emissions. However, their promotion can cause multifaceted sustainability concerns …

There has been a growing interest in jatropha-and sugarcane-based biofuels across Sub-
Sahara Africa. Biofuel expansion in the region reflects policy concerns related to energy …

Jatropha curcas is promoted internationally for its presumed agronomic viability in marginal
lands, economic returns for small farmers, and lack of competition with food crops. However …

This is an assessment of key economic, environmental and social issues pertaining to
jatropha biofuels, based on almost 150 studies covering 26 countries. The assessment aims …

As an outcome of interactions and interdependencies with people, agroecosystems provide
cultural ecosystem services (CES), such as traditional knowledge, recreation, and places for …

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