«However, in general, the Algal Biomass Organization firmly
believes life cycle assessments are critical to the development of the industry, given the need to accurately assess and quantify the environmental impact of algae - derived energy,» she said.
«Our membership supports the development of robust [
life -
cycle assessments], but
believes that the process should include input from a multitude of stakeholders, including algae technology companies, [nongovernmental organizations] and other scientists.»