Bioenergy: an Earth system approach
The goal of this map is to identify major opportunities and constraints for bioenergy in the context of Earth system sustainability.

The structure of this interactive map is like a wiki – every aspect is open to further refinement – and anyone can add new issues, positions, arguments and evidence to the map.

The aim is to weave together the key arguments into a rich, transparent, multi-dimensional structure that anyone can explore quickly to gain a broad understanding of the major opportunities and constraints for bioenergy in the context of Earth system sustainability. The map also connects a range of systemically interrelated issues. Through collaborative and iterative community input, every perspective can be represented fairly, succinctly and in full.

So where you spot gaps, or incorrect and/or unchallenged arguments on the map, please help us to fill the gaps and correct and challenge the arguments.

Suggested reading:
 

Article: Bioenergy and Earth System Sustainability - IHDP Update

Article: The Future of Biofuels: the post-alcohol world - The Economist (28 Oct 2010)

Journal: Global Change Biology - Bioenergy

Journal: Nature Outlook - Biofuels

Websites:

Science Museum (UK) - Alternative Power: Biofuels


Media coverage:

ABC: Queensland was to be Asia-Pacific 'biofuel capital'

BBC: Biofuels targets are 'unethical'

Energy Business News: Bio Energy

The New York Times: Energy & Environment (Biofuels)



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Bioenergy: an Earth system approach
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biodiversity loss »biodiversity loss
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food security »food security
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human health »human health
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land use change »land use change
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water pollution »water pollution
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Market Value of Biofuel and Bioenergy? »Market Value of Biofuel and Bioenergy?
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