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Greenhouse gas reporting for biofuels: A comparison between the RED, RTFO and PAS2050 methodologies

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2011

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Whittaker, Carly, McManus, Marcelle C., and Hammond, Geoffrey P., 2011, Greenhouse gas reporting for biofuels: A comparison between the RED, RTFO and PAS2050 methodologies: Energy Policy, v. 39, iss. 10, p. 5950-5960.

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Biofuels have been identified as a potential short-term solution for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from road transport. Currently, ‘1st generation’ biofuels are produced from food crops, but there are concerns with the indirect effects of utilising edible crops for fuel. There is increased interest in producing ‘2nd generation’ biofuels from woody crops and straw, as these can be grown on lower grade land or do not compete directly with food. In order to ensure that biofuels actually deliver emission savings, the overall GHG balance of producing them must be calculated accurately, and compared with conventional fossil fuels. The GHG balance can vary significantly however, depending on biomass type, the production processes, [...]

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