Essays about: "Jatropha"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 26 essays containing the word Jatropha.

1. 21. Illustrative scenarios of biofuel policiesfor transport sector in a developingcountry; A case study of Zambia

   University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

   Author : Moono Jambo; [2012]
   Keywords : Biofuel; bioethanol; biodiesel; environment; sustainability;

   Abstract : The increasing demand for transportion fuels has led most countries around the world to look for alternatives to the predominant fossil fuels in the sector. Furthermore, the needs for security of energy supply, social – economic and sustainable development are among the factors driving the search for alternative fuels with regard to the fact that most oil producing countries are politically unstable. READ MORE

3. 22. A sustainable miracle? : Determining the socio-economic sustainability of small scale Jatropha cultivation in the Eastern Province of Zambia

   University essay from Kulturgeografiska institutionen

   Author : Karl Andreasson; Maria Richard; [2011]
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4. 23. Perception and realities of biofuels investment in rural livelihood: the case of Kisarawe district,Tanzania

   University essay from Tema vatten i natur och samhälle

   Author : Zamda Mandari; [2010]
   Keywords : Biofuels; compensation; Jatropha; Land acquisition; Local community; Food insecurity;

   Abstract : Increase demand for biofuel in the world as the means to mitigate global climate change, energy option and reduced fule import expenses have attracted many companies to acquire land in developing countries like Tanzania. To invest on biofuel in Africa is believed to be a means for generating incomes from expert, to employ rural people, enhance infrastructure development. READ MORE

5. 24. Jatropha Curcase in Oahu and Mozambique : Acknowledging scientific differences and resulting questions

   University essay from Institutionen för naturgeografi och kvartärgeologi (INK)

   Author : Lindsey Marshall; [2010]
   Keywords : jatropha curcas; biofuel;

   Abstract : In the current search for alternatives to fossil energy sources, scientists have expanded their biofuel research pools to include non-traditional crops. Plants that were once only thought of as food crops (for example rapeseed, maize, sugarcane, and sugar beet) are now experimented with and used for biofuel supply. READ MORE

6. 25. Jatropha – Zambia’s first Bio-diesel Feedstock

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

   Author : Jhonnah Mundike; [2009]
   Keywords : Jatropha; cultivation; environmental impact; economic impact; biodiesel; Zambia;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study was to highlight and bring out the main environmental,economic and social impacts of the fast developing Jatropha industry in Zambia. Thestudy addressed key issues related with the Jatropha cultivation, processing and use of bio-diesel and its by-products. READ MORE