greenhouse gas mitigation and global warming : next generation biofuels and role of biotechnology Kumar, Ashwani. ed. Ogita, Shinjiro. ed. Yau, Yuan-Yeu. ed. text ii New Delhi Springer 2018 1st ed. monographic eng xxiii, 432 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 24 cm. This timely book is a compilation of edited articles by distinguished international scientists discussing global warming, its causes as well as present and future solutions. Social and economic growth at global level is measured in terms of GDP, which requires energy inputs generally based on fossil fuel resources. These, however, are major contributors to increasing levels of CO2, causing 15 tonnes of green house gas emissions per capita. Renewable sources of energy offer an alternative to fossil fuels, and would help reduce this to the 2 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per capita per annum needed to achieve sustainable growth. As such, the book discusses the next-generation of biofuels and all related aspects, based on the editors' significant investigations on biofuels over the last 30 years. It also presents the latest research findings from research work carried out by contemporary researchers. Presenting global biofuel perspectives, it examines various issues related to sustainable development of biofuels in the contexts of agriculture, forestry, industry and economic growth. It covers the 1st to 4th generation biofuels, as well as the status of biofuel resources and their potential in carbon neutral economy. Offering a comprehensive, state-of-art overview of current and future biofuels at local and global levels, this book appeals to administrators, policy makers, universities and research institutions. edited by Ashwani Kumar, Shinjiro Ogita, Yuan-Yeu Yau. Includes bibliographical references . Renewable energy resources 621.042 BIO (DLC) 2017958014 9788132239055 (pbk) 2019747452 DLC 180209 20210715112958.0 21681193 eng