Table of Contents

Part I: The Fuels 1. Bioenergy and the environment—the challenge 2. Traditional fuels 3. Modem wood fuels 4. Use of agricultural residues as fuel 5. Liquid fuels 6. Biogas 7. Producer gas 8. The modern combustion of dry biomass Part II: Effects on the Environment 9. Land-use impacts 10. Air pollution 11. Water 12. Health effects in developing countries 13. Health effects in developed countries 14. Socioeconomic aspects