Using a LCA approach to estimate the net GHG emissions of bioenergy

Task:

Executive committee

Date:

Oct 2011

Description:

This strategic report was prepared by Mr Neil Bird, Joanneum
Research, Austria; Professor Annette Cowie, The National
Centre for Rural Greenhouse Gas Research, Australia; Dr Francesco Cherubini, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway; and Dr Gerfried Jungmeier; Joanneum Research, Austria.

The report addresses the key methodological aspects of life
cycle assessment (LCA) with respect to greenhouse gas (GHG)
balances of bioenergy systems. It includes results via case studies, for some important bioenergy supply chains in comparison to fossil energy systems. The purpose of the
report is to produce an unbiased, authoritative statement aimed especially at practitioners, policy advisors, and policy makers.

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