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"Sustainable biofuels: What can we learn from Brazil?"

6:00-7:00pm, Wednesday, April 23
Thirsty Ear Pub, Basement of Ashdown House
Leader: Daniele Cesano

Key Questions

1. Can biofuel production be truly sustainable?
2. What can we learn from Brazil's experience?

Handouts

• Sustainable biofuels, rural development and private sector engagement

Preparatory Readings

• Visit the Energy Club's news page for the latest news on Sustainable biofuels.
• Sustainable Biofuels: Prospects and Challenges, The Royal Society, January 2008 (read 4-page summary)
• Draft abstract of the report on this topic, Cesano and Lee, 2008