Argentinean soy-based biodiesel: An introduction to production and impacts
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in: Energy Policy, Jahrgang 37, Nr. 10, 10.2009, S. 3890-3898.
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T1 - Argentinean soy-based biodiesel
T2 - An introduction to production and impacts
AU - Tomei, Julia
AU - Upham, Paul
PY - 2009/10
Y1 - 2009/10
N2 - This paper explores the economic, social and environmental context, drivers and impacts of increased demand for Argentine soy-based biodiesel. It is based on extensive stakeholder interviews in Argentina, including those in government, academia and the third sector; as well as participant observation with communities in soy cultivation areas; and review of relevant academic and grey literatures. Given Argentina's history of political instability and relatively weak levels of environmental protection, there is reason to be sceptical of the likely effectiveness of biofuel sustainability certification as applied to Argentine soy. Direct contracts between feedstock producers and biodiesel retailers may be a more reliable approach to minimise adverse environmental and social impacts than certification alone.
AB - This paper explores the economic, social and environmental context, drivers and impacts of increased demand for Argentine soy-based biodiesel. It is based on extensive stakeholder interviews in Argentina, including those in government, academia and the third sector; as well as participant observation with communities in soy cultivation areas; and review of relevant academic and grey literatures. Given Argentina's history of political instability and relatively weak levels of environmental protection, there is reason to be sceptical of the likely effectiveness of biofuel sustainability certification as applied to Argentine soy. Direct contracts between feedstock producers and biodiesel retailers may be a more reliable approach to minimise adverse environmental and social impacts than certification alone.
KW - Argentina
KW - Soy-biodiesel
KW - Sustainability
KW - Sustainability sciences, Communication
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=69949149826&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.enpol.2009.05.031
DO - 10.1016/j.enpol.2009.05.031
M3 - Journal articles
AN - SCOPUS:69949149826
VL - 37
SP - 3890
EP - 3898
JO - Energy Policy
JF - Energy Policy
SN - 0301-4215
IS - 10
ER -