Converting native habitats to produce biofuels generates 17 to 420 times more CO₂ than the habitats normally produce.

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This is true, according to a study published in the journal "Science" in 2008. The conversion of natural habitats into biofuel production areas can result in significant greenhouse gas emissions, primarily due to the release of carbon dioxide from the soil and the loss of vegetation that would have absorbed carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The amount of emissions depends on factors such as the type of habitat and the biofuel crops being grown.

Converting Native Habitats to Produce Biofuels Generates 17 to 420