A cool approach to biofuels

Apr 2008

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is the UK charity working to secure a healthy environment for birds and all wildlife, helping to create a better world for everyone.
This RSPB report calls for all biofuels to be legally required to cut emissions by at least 60 per cent. It warns that Europe can only meet its biofuel targets through imports, causing devastating habitat loss and price rises of staple foods in the developing world.
The report urges ministers to direct investment away from current biofuels to fund the development of ‘second generation’ biofuels, such as those using crop wastes.
Technology enabling wood, grass and algae to be turned into fuel is being developed and early signs are that emissions will be low. Transport emissions could also be cut, through improvements in vehicle efficiency and enforcing speed limits.
Authors fully recognise the urgent need to tackle climate change and the need of solutions that work. Therefore RSPB is advocating a cool, measured approach to biofuels.

By: Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)

 
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