Invasion science is a very active subdiscipline of ecology. However, some scientists contend
that theoretical integration has been limited and that predictive power remains weak. This …

The ecological impact of biofuels is mediated through their effects on land, air, and water. In
2008, about 33.3 million ha were used to produce food-based biofuels and their coproducts …

Energy and fuel demands, which are currently met primarily using fossil fuels, are expected
to increase substantially in the coming decades. Burning fossil fuels results in the increase …

Over 430 alien tree species worldwide are known to be invasive, and the list is growing as
more tree species are moved around the world and become established in novel …

Today's globalized economy causes the large-scale redistribution of plant species (1).
However, only some alien species that are introduced by humans to a new region spread …

Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) based on purpose‐grown
lignocellulosic crops can provide negative CO2 emissions to mitigate climate change, but its …

Nowadays, the sustainable production of food, energy, chemicals, and materials is the major
challenge facing modern societies and future generations, after decades of reliance on fossil …

Pathways towards decarbonization of society to limit global warming well below 2° C heavily
rely on bioenergy. The predicted increase in biomass demand raises concerns about the …

Crop-based biofuel production has grown exponentially, driven by government policy
interventions to achieve national targets and venture capital investments. This urgency may …

Agricultural intensification is critical to meet global food demand, but intensification threatens
native species and degrades ecosystems. Sustainable intensification (SI) is heralded as a …