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Bio-Energy Use and Low Stabilization Scenarios.
- Source :
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Energy Journal . 2010 Special Issue, Vol. 31, p193-221. 29p. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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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]
- Subjects :
- *BIOMASS energy
*CROP yields
*TRANSPORTATION
*MEAT industry
*WATER supply
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01956574
- Volume :
- 31
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Energy Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 59360745
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.5547/issn0195-6574-ej-vol31-nosi-8