There could be major benefits in terms of job creation, the economy, reduction of greenhouse gases and energy security. The regular supply of agricultural residue can underpin the development of this industry. It is a resource that can be sustainably harvested without altering current agricultural land use patterns.
Read all about it in the
executive summary from Bloomberg on the next-generation ethanol economy(pdf), or view
the full study.
You can also check out our infographics on:
For North America, you may want to take a look at our infographic on the job creation potential of advanced biofuels in the U.S.