Nebraska Conservation Bulletin

Nebraska Conservation Bulletin
Author: University of Nebraska (Lincoln campus). Conservation and Survey Division
Publisher:
Total Pages: 458
Release: 1928
Genre: Natural resources
ISBN:

Environmental Impacts of Sugar Production

Environmental Impacts of Sugar Production
Author: Oliver Cheesman
Publisher: Cabi
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2004
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780851999814

This book contains 8 chapters on the environmental impact of the cultivation and processing of sugarcane and sugarbeet. The chapters are entitled: (1) background; (2) overview; (3) water consumption; (4) impacts on water quality and aquatic ecosystems; (5) impacts on terrestrial biodiversity; (6) impacts on soils; (7) atmospheric impacts; and (8) use and impacts of byproducts. This book will be of significant interest to policymakers, industry practitioners and researchers in sugar, crop, soil, water and environmental sciences.