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Economic factors influence net carbon emissions of forest bioenergy expansion

Environmental Studies and Forestry

Economic factors influence net carbon emissions of forest bioenergy expansion

A. Favero, J. Baker, et al.

This study, conducted by Alice Favero, Justin Baker, Brent Sohngen, and Adam Daigneault, delves into the complex relationship between forest bioenergy expansion and net carbon emissions. It uncovers how specific market dynamics influence the persistence of carbon debt, revealing critical insights about forest regulations and their impact on carbon payback periods.

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Abstract
This study investigates the impact of forest bioenergy expansion on net carbon emissions using a market-based economic model. The researchers analyze 51 demand pathways to assess the likelihood of sustained carbon debt. They find that carbon debt occurs and persists only under specific assumptions about carbon accounting, markets, policies, and future biomass demands. The study also examines the influence of forest regulations on carbon debt and payback periods, showing that supply limits reduce the payback period but don't eliminate initial debt.
Publisher
Communications Earth & Environment
Published On
Feb 17, 2023
Authors
Alice Favero, Justin Baker, Brent Sohngen, Adam Daigneault
Tags
forest bioenergy
carbon emissions
carbon debt
market-based model
biomass demand
forest regulations
sustainability

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