Biofuel grasslands better for birds than ethanol staple corn, researchers find
Monday, January 10, 2011 - 06:31
in Mathematics & Economics
Developing biofuel from native perennials instead of corn in the Midwest's rolling grasslands would better protect threatened bird populations, research suggests. Federal mandates and market forces both are expected to promote rising biofuel production, but the environmental consequences of turning more acreage over to row crops for fuel are a serious concern.
