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Save the rainforest by driving on biogas, says the CLA (www.smallholder.co.uk)

The CLA has called for the Government’s biofuel policy to switch to support for renewable gas - instead of imported palm oil.

Tags: rainforest,biogas,renewable energy,palm oil,britain,deforestation,cla,land use

Submitted 16 days ago by sphillips | 0 Comments |

Green fuels cause more harm than fossil fuels, according to report (www.timesonline.co.uk)

Using fossil fuel in vehicles is better for the environment than so-called green fuels made from crops, according to a government study seen by The Times.

Tags: palm oil,fossil fuels,sustainable,rainforest,european commission,britain

Submitted 17 days ago by sphillips | 0 Comments |

Palm oil deal 'a threat to the rainforest' (www.independent.co.uk)

Hundreds of millions of tonnes of palm oil look set to be pumped into Britain's vehicles despite scientific evidence showing that chopping down rainforests to make way for plantations exacerbates... More

Tags: rainforest,red,climate change,britain,ec,eu,palm oil

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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