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Determination of the Environmental Implications of Bio-energy Production Using a Life-Cycle Assessment Approach

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A variety of reasons have led to the promotion of indigenous renewable energy sources and to an entirely new energy paradigm from fossil to renewable energy resources. These include, amongst others, the need for security and diversification of energy supplies as well as for less reliance on fossil fuels, the uncertainty surrounding oil prices, and increasing concerns over environmental degradation and climate effects.

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von Doderer, C.C.C., Kleynhans, T.E. (2014). Determination of the Environmental Implications of Bio-energy Production Using a Life-Cycle Assessment Approach. In: Seifert, T. (eds) Bioenergy from Wood. Managing Forest Ecosystems, vol 26. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-7448-3_11

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