Ridley, C. E., H. I. Jager, C. M. Clark, R. A. Efroymson, C. Kwit, D. A. Landis, Z. H. Leggett, and D. A. Miller. 2013. Debate: Can bioenergy be produced in a sustainable manner that protects biodiversity and avoids the risk of invaders? Bulletin of the Ecological Society of America 94:277-290.
Citable PDF link: https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/pub/3331
We held a modified Oxford-style debate at the 2012 ESA Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon. Here, we summarize the key arguments advanced by opposing debate positions on the thesis that Producing bioenergy can be sustainable for habitat availability and biodiversity and can avoid the risk of new invaders. We gauged audience reactions to arguments made by representatives of both sides. We highlight the salient uncertainties in the debate, describe effective rhetorical strategies, and discuss purposes and appropriate contexts for scientific debate in general.
DOI: 10.1890/0012-9623-94.3.277
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