Biofuels are expected to play a pivotal role in developing economies' transition towards net-
zero emissions. However, their promotion can cause multifaceted sustainability concerns …

The current trend in biomass conversion technologies is toward more efficient utilization of
biomass feedstock in multiproduct biorefineries. Many life‐cycle assessment (LCA) studies …

The paper addresses the new competition for land arising from growing and changing
demand for food when combined with increasing global demand for transport energy, under …

For years, agriculture has provided most of the fuel for vehicular transportation. Concerns
about availability of fuels, balance of trade, and climate change led to the introduction of …

The accounting now used for assessing compliance with carbon limits in the Kyoto Protocol
and in climate legislation contains a far-reaching but fixable flaw that will severely …

There is currently great interest in microalgae as sources of renewable energy and biofuels.
Many algae species have a high lipid content and can be grown on non-arable land using …

The planetary boundaries framework defines the “safe operating space for humanity”
represented by nine global processes that can destabilize the Earth System if perturbed. The …

Forest harvest residues are important raw materials for bioenergy in regions practicing
forestry. Removing these residues from a harvest site reduces the carbon stock of the forest …

This is the era of global warming with the associated climate change, and increase in the
frequency of extreme events. Beginning with the Industrial Revolution since circa 1750, the …

This paper presents an overview of 67 ongoing certification initiatives to safeguard the
sustainability of bioenergy. Most recent initiatives are focused on the sustainability of liquid …