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Harrabin's Notes: Battle over biofuel strategy (news.bbc.co.uk)

In his regular column, BBC environment analyst Roger Harrabin asks whether the EU's biofuels policy will stand up to scrutiny.

Tags: biofuel,roger harrabin,eu,environmental policy,carbon footprint,palm oil,bristol

Submitted 3 days ago by sphillips | 0 Comments |

50MW Bristol biomass plant rejected over sustainability concerns (newenergyfocus.com)

An application for a £70 million biomass plant in Avonmouth, which would burn up to 90,000 tonnes of vegetable oil per annum, was rejected by Bristol city council's planning committee on Wednesday... More

Tags: biofuel,bristol,rainforest destruction,palm oil,biofuel watch,sustainability,w4b bristol ltd

Submitted 15 days ago by sphillips | 0 Comments |

Biofuel power plant decision due (news.bbc.co.uk)

An application to build a controversial biofuel power station is being considered by councillors in Bristol.Environmental groups oppose the plant, and the city's council leader says it is likely to... More

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Submitted 17 days ago by sphillips | 0 Comments |

Amazon rainforest will bear cost of biofuel policies in Brazil (news.mongabay.com)

Business-as-usual agricultural expansion to meet biofuel production targets for 2020 will take a heavy toll on Brazil's Amazon rainforest in coming years, undermining the potential emissions savings... More

Tags: brazil,amazon,rainforest,biofuel,david m lapola,oil palm,deforestation

Submitted about 1 month ago by sphillips | 0 Comments |

Using biofuel in cars 'may accelerate loss of rainforest' (www.timesonline.co.uk)

Using biofuel in vehicles may be accelerating the destruction of rainforest and resulting in higher greenhouse gas emissions than burning pure petrol and diesel, a watchdog said yesterday. The... More

Tags: britain,rainforest,indonesia,palm oil,biofuel,carbon emissions

Submitted about 1 month ago by codydamon | 0 Comments |

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