Forthcoming: An Introduction to Bioenergy

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Dear Subscriber, We are pleased to introduce the following title that may be of interest to you. If you like what you see, do recommend it to your library and colleagues. An Introduction to Bioenergy by Nigel G Halford (Rothamsted Research) Apply this discount code to enjoy 20% off Discount Code: WSJAN20 | till 26 January 2015 softcover: US$48 / £32 / S$62 US$32 / £25.60 / S$49.60 hardcover: US$88 / £58 / S$114 US$70.40 / £46.40 / S$91.20 The bioenergy industry has grown rapidly since the turn of the century as politicians and energy producers have sought alternatives to fossil fuels. This has been driven by the growing consensus that carbon dioxide released during the burning of fossil fuels is causing global warming and climate change and the fact that fossil fuel reserves are finite and alternatives will have to be found. The expansion of the industry also came after a sustained period when farm prices were at historically low levels and the prospect of creating additional markets for agricultural produce was an attractive one. The bioenergy industry now represents a major market not only for established crops but also for novel crops and a variety of waste products. Its success, however, has led to a fierce 'food versus fuel' debate on the ethics of using food crops for energy production. You may also be interested in: Memories and Reflections The Life, Work and Observations of an Agricultural and Environmental Scientist Genetically Modified Crops 2nd Edition Science and Sustainable Food Security Selected Papers of M S Swaminathan Wolf Prize in Agriculture