EU has no need for harmful biofuels

A report commissioned by four environmental organisations says Europe can effectively meet its current renewable energy target in transport without the need for harmful biofuels.

With growing concerns that the current EU biofuel policy will increase greenhouse gas emissions, the report presents an alternative scenario that promotes the use of truly sustainable biofuels, maximises non-liquid sources of energy, and reduces overall energy consumption.

Transport & Environment, advocate of smarter and greener transport policies at the EU level, says the first step towards this clearly improved scenario must be to change current EU policy so it accounts for the full carbon footprint of biofuels.


Source: T&E Bulletin 215 - February 2013
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Date Posted: 07.03.2013
News Group: Initiatives Around Europe