Contribution of N₂O to the greenhouse gas balance of first‐generation biofuels

In this study, we analyze the impact of fertilizer‐ and manure‐induced N 2 O emissions due to energy crop production on the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions when conventional transportation fuels are replaced by first‐generation biofuels (also taking account of other GHG emissions during the entire life cycle). We calculate the nitrous oxide (N 2 O) emissions by applying a statistical model that uses spatial data on climate and soil....