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Posted Thu Oct 27 2011: from Oregon State University via ScienceDaily: Production of Biofuel from Forests Will Increase Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Study Finds http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1319756119 The largest and most comprehensive study yet done on the effect of biofuel production from West Coast forests has concluded that an emphasis on bioenergy would increase carbon dioxide emissions from these forests at least 14 percent, if the efficiency of such operations is optimal. The findings are contrary to assumptions and some previous studies that suggest biofuels from this source would be carbon-neutral or even reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In this research, that wasn't true in any scenario. [Read more stories about: carbon sinks, carbon emissions, forests, global warming] This item will appear in our PANIQuiz! New!: No reader quips yet -- be the first! Got a PaniQuip? Your Quip (limit 140 characters, no links, just wit): First name: The text shown in the Web image to the right: We reserve the right to reuse, remove, or refuse any entry.

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