From the Life Cycle Assessment of rape seed biodiesel to global issues on transport

Abstract

Facing an unrealistic fascination for agrofuel by common people, the author examines one by one the results of the Life Cycle Assessment of rape seed biodiesel, after defining this method. A more finely-shaded view is established, in which uncertainties are high, especially regarding effect on global warming. Consequently, a discussion on the issues for the world agriculture is provided, with some possible actions aiming at the reduction of transport.