Agrofuels constitute an important part in new global renewable energy alternatives. In particular Brazil with its booming ethanol industry has been at the forefront of this development and the Brazilian government regards agrofuels as a key national energy strategy. However, the industry has not been without critics. Socio-environmental problems have changed global attitude towards agrofuels which was once seen as the remedy for ensuring energy security while combating climate change. By analyzing available data, reviewing theory on agriculture, conceptualizing sustainability and conducting a...