Delayed use of bioenergy crops might threaten climate and food security.
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Published in Nature · View the paper (DOI)
A recent study by IIASA and Fudan University warns that relying too much on biomass-based carbon removal technologies could exacerbate global warming and reduce crop yields, leading to food shortages. The simulation results show that delayed mitigation and BECCS deployment could increase global warming from 1.7°C to 3.7°C by 2200.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Over-reliance on biomass-based carbon removal technologies could increase climate and food security risks International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis · Sep 7, 2022 · first to report
- Climate change puts availability of vital renewable energy source at risk, research reveals University of York · Sep 7, 2022