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  • The future role of biofuels in the new energy transition

    Lessons and perspectives of biofuels in Brazil

    by Luís Augusto Barbosa Cortez, Frank Rosillo-Calle ...
    The current upheaval in the energy sector, and the consequent potential implication for biofuels, have led the authors to write this book. The prime focus is Brazil whose historical experience has been, and continue to be, a source of inspiration worldwide. The book is aimed at a wide readership. It examines the key historical development of biofuels in Brazil, current and future. The book ... Read more

    $12.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Food versus Fuel

    An Informed Introduction to Biofuels

    by David Pimentel, Richard Hess, Rocio Diaz-Chavez, R. H. Ravindranath, Luis B. Cortez ...
    Food versus Fuel presents a high-level introduction to the science and economics behind a well-worn debate, that will debunk myths and provide quality facts and figures for academics and practitioners in development studies, environment studies, and agricultural studies.Compiled by an internationally renowned scientist and authority, and to include perspectives from 'pro' and 'anti' biofuels ... Read more

    $32.99 CAD

  • Global Bioethanol

    Evolution, Risks, and Uncertainties

    Edited by Sergio Luiz Monteiro Salles-Filho, Luis Augusto Barbosa Cortez, José Maria Ferreira Jardim da Silveira, Sergio Trindade, Maria da Graça Derengowski Fonseca ...
    Global Bioethanol: Evolution, Risks, and Uncertainties explores the conceptual and methodological approaches for the understanding of bioethanol technologies, policies and future perspectives. After a decade of huge investments made by big companies and governments all around the world, it is time to talk about the real conditions in which bioethanol will (or will not) evolve. Uncertainties and ... Read more

    $97.59 CAD

  • Sugarcane Bioenergy for Sustainable Development

    Expanding Production in Latin America and Africa

    Edited by Luis A. B. Cortez, Manoel Regis L. V. Leal, Luiz A. Horta Nogueira ...
    Series series Routledge Studies in Bioenergy
    In recent years, there has been a rapid expansion of the growing of crops for use in bioenergy production rather than for food. This has been particularly the case for sugarcane in Latin America and Africa. This book examines the further potential in the context of the food versus fuel debate, and as a strategy for sustainable development.Detailed case studies of two countries, Colombia and ... Read more

    $88.99 CAD

  • Information Technology in Geo-Engineering

    Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference (ICITG), Guimarães, Portugal

    Edited by António Gomes Correia, Joaquim Tinoco, Paulo Cortez, Luís Lamas ...
    Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
    These proceedings address the latest developments in information communication and technologies for geo-engineering. The 3rd International Conference on Information Technology in Geo-Engineering (ICITG 2019), held in Guimarães, Portugal, follows the previous successful installments of this conference series in Durham (2014) and Shanghai (2010).The respective chapters cover the following:Use of ... Read more

    $256.99 CAD

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