Removing sugarcane straw for bioenergy production is not a zero-cost in terms of greenhouse gas (GHG) balance, and soil carbon is a key aspect to consider in the life cycle GHG balance of straw-derived bioenergy. This is one of the main conclusions of this novel study published in Science of the Total Environment.
The study has shown that targeted-oriented straw removal has the potential to increase bioenergy production and provide environmental benefits. However, it also highlights the need for careful consideration, as this strategy may not always lead to greater GHG mitigation due to potential soil carbon losses. This research effort combines the potential of carbon modeling and life cycle assessment to better understand the environmental suitability of using straw as a source of biomass for bioenergy production in Brazil.
For detailed information on the results, check out the full article here: sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0048969724048198
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