Across South Africa's roads, a provocative question lingers: are biofuels carbon neutral? The tension between cleaner air and scarce land creates a moral weather system. Some lifecycle analyses show up to 60% lower emissions for biofuels, yet others point to...
Overview of Biofuels and Their OriginsDefinition and scope of biofuelsAcross South Africa, farms and towns share a quiet rhythm, and today that rhythm is fueling a hopeful shift. Global data shows that biofuels account for roughly 3% to 5% of road-transport energy, a...
Biofuels and Global Agricultural MarketsOverview of Biofuel Feedstocks and Land UseGlobal demand for biofuels has climbed steadily, nudging crop calendars and farm incomes. In this widening market, energy goals and harvest ambitions share the same soil, and land-use...