Learn which biofuels require less inputs and strategies to reduce pollution.
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| Nitrates are most frequently detected in groundwater where nitrogen fertilizer is most heavily used; but exceptions to this pattern occur. USGS image. |
Biofuel crops can help improve water quality because some need less fertilizer, are perennials, and have a more closed canopy. In order for production of agricultural energy crops to be considered sustainable, practices must be in …
Learn strategies for growing feedstocks while reducing erosion.
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| Erosion near the edge of a freshly planted field after heavy spring rain. Bare soil is particularly susceptible to erosion. Crop residues can help hold soil in place. Photo: Michael Bomford. |
There is strong interest in production and use of agricultural crops for biofuels. However, these crops, like all others, need to be grown in …
Do you have enough water to start a biofuel feedstock crop? Learn how much water is required to grow and process biofuels.
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Biofuel crop research plots. Photo: Dennis Pennington, Bioenergy Educator, Michigan State University. |
In a world experiencing serious water shortages for meeting …
US energy consumption as of October 2013. Photo: Delphi234; Wikimedia Commons.
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US energy consumption as of October 2013. Photo: Delphi234; Wikimedia Commons. |
Explore life cycle analysis to gauge biofuels’ benefits.
Life cycle analysis (LCA) is a tool used to account for inputs and outputs to complex systems. In essence, it is …
