What are the Challenges Associated with First Generation Feedstocks?
- Food vs. Fuel Debate: The use of food crops for biofuel production can lead to competition with food supply, potentially driving up food prices and causing food shortages. - Land Use: Large areas of arable land are required to grow these feedstocks, which could otherwise be used for food production or conservation. - Environmental Impact: Intensive farming practices can lead to soil degradation, water use issues, and biodiversity loss.
