Production of Biofuel from Forests Will Increase Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Study Finds

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111023135657.htm

ScienceDaily (Oct. 23, 2011) — The largest and most comprehensive study yet done on the effect of biofuel production from West Coast forests has concluded that an emphasis on bioenergy would increase carbon dioxide emissions from these forests at least 14 percent, if the efficiency of such operations is optimal.

The findings are contrary to assumptions and some previous studies that suggest biofuels from this source would be carbon-neutral or even reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

In this research, that wasn't true in any scenario.

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