Case Study → Biofuels in Brazil (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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% of Brazil's energy from renewable sources
% of Brazil's energy from renewable sources
4%
Brazil's position in ethanol production from sugar cane
Brazil's position in ethanol production from sugar cane
World's largest producer
Brazil's sugar cane production 2019/20 (million metric tons)
Brazil's sugar cane production 2019/20 (million metric tons)
643 million
% of new Brazilian cars with flex fuel engines
% of new Brazilian cars with flex fuel engines
Approx 90%
Annual value of Brazil's biofuel business
Annual value of Brazil's biofuel business
$50bn
Direct jobs in Brazil's biofuel industry
Direct jobs in Brazil's biofuel industry
1.34 million
Use of waste from sugar cane processing in Brazil
Use of waste from sugar cane processing in Brazil
To produce electricity
Alternative biodiesel being developed in Brazil
Alternative biodiesel being developed in Brazil
Soybean oil
Consequence of displacing cattle pasture in Brazil
Consequence of displacing cattle pasture in Brazil
Clearance of tropical rainforest
Effect of deforestation on Brazil's biofuel CO2 benefits
Effect of deforestation on Brazil's biofuel CO2 benefits
Cancelling out the decrease in CO2 emissions