Prof. Dr. Finkbeiner: Study on iLUC
In his study, Prof. Dr. Matthias Finkbeiner states that the methodology and previous data basis of iLUC is not sufficient to serve as a basis for political decisions.
10 Jahre VDB – die Jubiläumsbroschüre
Zu seinem zehnjährigen Besten hat der VDB eine Jubiläumsbroschüre veröffentlicht.
Preliminary Study Prof. Schmitz
Prof. Dr. Michael Schmitz examines in this preliminary study the influence of biofuels on food prices in developing countries. His results show that the production of biodiesel and bioethanol have a very limited influence on food prices, so that they can not be held responsible for people going hungry.
Vorstudie Schmitz deutsch
In der Vorstudie untersucht Prof. Dr. Michael Schmitz von der Universität Giessen, welchen Einfluß die Biokraftstoffproduktion auf die Preise in Enwicklungsländern hat.
Kurzversion Schmitz-Studie
Kurzversion der Studie von Prof. Dr. Schmitz zur Rolle von Biokraftstoffen auf den Weltagrarmärkten.
Impact of Fossil Fuels – Marginal Oil Study
Biofuels are replacing the most expensive and therefore the most THG-intensive fossile fuels. Biodiesel and Bioethanol are replacing tarsands and oil coming from offshore drillings – marginal oil.