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Nature Conservancy study raises major questions on biofuels
02-07-2008 · EurekAlert!A new Nature Conservancy study finds that converting land for biofuel crops results in major carbon emissions, actually worsening the problem of global warming instead of mitigating it. "This research examines the conversion of land for biofuels and asks the question 'Is it worth it?' Does the carbon you lose by converting forests, grasslands, and peatlands outweigh the carbon you 'save' by using biofuels instead of fossil fuels? And surprisingly, the answer is no,? said lead author Joe Fargione, a scientist for The Nature Conservancy.
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