1. Bio-Energy Use and Low Stabilization Scenarios.
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Van Vuuren, Detlef P., Bellevrat, Elie, Kitous, Alban, and Isaac, Morna
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BIOMASS energy , *CROP yields , *TRANSPORTATION , *MEAT industry , *WATER supply - Abstract
This paper explores the potential for bio-energy production, and the implications of different values for the attainability of low stabilization targets. The impact of scenarios of future land use, yield improvements for bio-energy and available land under different sustainability assumptions (protection of biodiversity, risks of water scarcity and land degradation) are explored. Typical values for sustainable potential of bio-energy production are around 50-150 EJ in 2050 and 200-400 EJ in 2100. Higher bio-energy potential requires a development path with high agricultural yields, dietary patterns with low meat consumption, a low population and/or accepting high conversion rates of natural areas. Scenario analysis using four different models shows that low stabilization levels may be achieved with a bio-energy potential of around 200 EJ p.a. in such scenarios, bio-energy is in most models mainly used outside the transport sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2010
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