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Lessons from first generation biofuels and implications for the sustainability appraisal of second generation biofuels

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  • Mohr, Alison
  • Raman, Sujatha

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The emergence of second generation (2G) biofuels is widely seen as a sustainable response to the increasing controversy surrounding the first generation (1G). Yet, sustainability credentials of 2G biofuels are also being questioned. Drawing on work in Science and Technology Studies, we argue that controversies help focus attention on key, often value-related questions that need to be posed to address broader societal concerns. This paper examines lessons drawn from the 1G controversy to assess implications for the sustainability appraisal of 2G biofuels.

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  • Mohr, Alison & Raman, Sujatha, 2013. "Lessons from first generation biofuels and implications for the sustainability appraisal of second generation biofuels," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 63(C), pages 114-122.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:enepol:v:63:y:2013:i:c:p:114-122
    DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2013.08.033
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