Fostering the Bioeconomic Revolution ... in Biobased Products and Bioenergy: An Environmental Approach
Abstract
A revolution spurred by expanded use of renewable biobased products and bioenergy will have enormous impacts in the 21st century. Today America depends on biomass to provide 3 percent of its energy and more than 300 billion pounds of products annually. Yet, propelled by advances in biological and physical sciences and engineering, America has the opportunity to greatly accelerate its use of biomass. This revolution will have important impacts on our: 1) Economy; 2) Environment; 3) Energy Security; and 4) Competitive position.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA436067
Entities
Organizations
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory