Series Title | EurActiv |
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Series Details | 25.03.13 |
Publication Date | 25/03/2013 |
Content Type | News |
Several European ministers are blocking the EU’s proposal to curb the use of conventional biofuels, while some dispute claims the demand for crop-based oils drives deforestation and food insecurity in other parts of the world. A majority of EU environment ministers expressed concern over the European Commission’s proposed 5% cap on the inclusion of so-called first-generation biofuels in member states’ renewable energy targets, despite evidence that the fuel can have a worse impact on carbon emissions than conventionally extracted oil. |
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Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.euractiv.com/climate-environment/ministers-block-eu-proposal-limi-news-518698 |
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Subject Categories | Energy, Environment |
Countries / Regions | Europe |