Production of biofuel from forests will increase greenhouse gas emissions
By Sciencedaily (October 26, 2011)
1. What is the thesis statement of the article? (Use your own words)
The article is mainly about consequence that can occur if have biofuel production from forest.
2. What is the main purpose of this passage? (Be as specific as you can)
The main purpose of the article is to discuss the effect of biofuel production from forest.
3. Write 4 sentences and state whether they express a fact on an opinion.
Facts:
1. Compared to "business as usual" or current forest management approaches, all of the other approaches increased carbon emissions, the study found. Under the most optimal levels of efficiency, management just for fire prevention increased it 2 percent; for better economic return, 6 percent; and for higher bioenergy production, 14 percent.
2. The study examined 80 forest types in 19 eco-regions in Oregon, Washington and California. It included both public and private lands and different forest management approaches.
Opinions:
1. The largest and most comprehensive study yet done on the effect of biofuel production from West Coast forests has concluded that an emphasis on bioenergy would increase carbon dioxide emissions from these forests at least 14 percent, if the efficiency of such operations is optimal.
4. State your opinion on the argument on the main idea of the article whether it is convincing, logical, practical, or supported with reliable evidences and sources. State TWO reasons or evidences to support your opinions.
We think that the author’s argument about the effect of biofuel production from forest is convincing for two reasons.
First, the author does use any facts to support his idea. For example, when the author claim that compared to "business as usual" or current forest management approaches. He has information from studies to support his claim
Second, we can see any reliable evidences. For example, The study was published in Nature Climate Change, by scientists from the College of Forestry at Oregon State University and other institutions in Germany and France. It was supported by the U.S. Department of Energy.