(Wiley-Blackwell) An article in the current issue of Global Change Biology Bioenergy examines the carbon sequestration potential of Miscanthus plantations on commercial farms. Researchers evaluated Miscanthus plantations in Ireland, where planting has been subsidized by the government. Carbon sequestration is expected to vary among different farming practices and soil characteristics.

Event date: 28-30 September 2009

Location: West Sweden Trollhättan-Lidköping 

Concrete applications and solutions in the field of bioenergy concentrating on three main areas:

• Biofules for vehicles
• Bioenergy for heating and electricity
• Politics and society

The programme includes study visits to established examples of applications.

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 Event date: 16-18 September 2009

 Location: Stockholm, Sweden

 Organizer: Swedish Energy Agency

 Topic: Bioenergy

 World Bioenergy – Clean Vehicles & Fuels 2009 will be held in Stockholm as part of Sweden’s EU-Presidency. As such it promises to be a truly unique affair. The combination of World Bioenergy with Clean Vehicles & Fuels ensures an exceptional event.

Consisting of an integrated international conference, excursion and tradeshow programme the event is unlike any other. It is focused on the practical implementation of bioenergy systems and sustainable transport solutions. It covers the whole chain, from policy making right through to technology roll-out and systems evaluation.

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