 This study examined the effects of increased ethanol demand on sugarcane cultivation in Sao Paulo State, Brazil. The study found that between 2003 and 2008, the amount of sugarcane grown in the state increased significantly due to the introduction of flexible fuel vehicles. Additionally, the study noted that the majority of this growth occurred on pasture land and annual cropland, with equal distribution across both types of land. Furthermore, the study found that the amount of burnt sugarcane decreased significantly in response to a protocol designed to reduce the amount of sugarcane straw burned. Overall, this study demonstrates how remote sensing imagery can be used to evaluate the impact of ethanol production on sugarcane cultivation in Brazil. This article was authored by Bernardo Friedrich Theodor Rudorf, Daniel Alves Aguiar, Wagner Fernando Silva and others.