In the fight to protect biodiversity and limit climate change, the world will reap what it sows, say researchers from the University of Surrey.
In the fight to protect biodiversity and limit climate change, the world will reap what it sows, say researchers from the University of Surrey.
Energy crops can be used for heat, electricity and even biofuels like bioethanol. They will become more important as the world transitions away from fossil fuels. In a new study, researchers from Surrey have shown that where you choose to plant energy crops makes a big difference to biodiversity.
A detailed analysis has shown that planting energy crops on existing agricultural land in places like China and Central Europe could minimise harm to biodiversity compared to planting them elsewhere. Planting in these locations could then allow agricultural land in other places to be restored to natural habitats, maximising the benefits to biodiversity.
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