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Producing biofuels without increasing greenhouse gas emissions

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

A recent report about the Dutch biofuels market, compiled by research institute CE Delft, reveals that the environmental performance of biofuels sold on the Dutch market could be significantly improved by shifting to biofuels that produce low levels of CO2 emissions.

The on-going conversion of tropical habitats to cropland could jeopardise global efforts to halt the loss of biodiversity

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

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The on-going conversion of tropical habitats to cropland could jeopardise global efforts to halt the loss of biodiversity

A new report reveals the alarming rate at which tropical habitats are being cleared to make way for crops. The scale of habitat conversion predicted in the biodiversity-rich tropics could seriously undermine society’s capacity to meet internationally-agreed conservation targets.

Addressing indirect land use change due to biofuels production

Monday, October 15, 2012

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Addressing indirect land use change due to biofuels production

Joint letter from BirdLife Europe, T&E and EEB to the President of the European Commission regarding its proposal to address Indirect Land Use Change (ILUC) emissions from biofuels cultivation this week.

Guided by science, Kenyan authority rejects the case for jatropha at Dakatcha IBA

Friday, February 24, 2012

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Guided by science, Kenyan authority rejects the case for jatropha at Dakatcha IBA

Following a campaign led by Nature Kenya, supported by other BirdLife Partners, Kenya’s National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has officially rejected a proposal to convert 10,000 hectares of Dakatcha Woodland IBA to grow the biofuel crop jatropha.

Planning process for Tana River Delta under way!

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

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Planning process for Tana River Delta under way!

A high-level meeting has stated the need for a strategic plan for the Delta.

Kenya’s environment authority advises jatropha is ‘not viable’ in coastal Kenya

Friday, September 2, 2011

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Hope rise that the planting of the biofuel crop jatropha within the Coast region of Kenya is to halt.

EU postpones cleanup of biofuels policy again

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

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Hopes of a sustainable future for EU biofuels policy have been dealt a blow following the European Commission's decision to delay a critical decision on how to account for the impacts of 'indirect land use change' (ILUC).

Debate heating up on biofuels – BirdLife’s November 2010 Round Up

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

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Debate heating up on biofuels – BirdLife’s November 2010 Round Up

Biofuels are any kind of fuel derived from living things. In principle, they are a way of reducing greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional fossil fuels like oil and coal. It is also estimated that emissions from burning biofuels are broadly comparable to the amount of the gas absorbed from the atmosphere when the biofuel plants are grown. Sounds great. Right? Sadly not...

Out of Africa – a round up of stories by Andre Farrar (RSPB – BirdLife in the UK)

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

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Out of Africa – a round up of stories by Andre Farrar (RSPB – BirdLife in the UK)

One of the attractions of spending a couple of weeks in South Africa was the chance to escape a bit of the British winter – so why was I wrapped up, wishing I had brought gloves, walking into a foggy dawn? Altitude.

Europe’s biofuels plans driving social and environmental destruction

Thursday, November 18, 2010

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New research warns of massive increase in carbon emissions and land conversion through the use of biofuels in Europe.

Biofuels policy threatens wildlife habitats

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

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Meeting a European target to use biofuel in Britain’s 30 million cars will result in the destruction of an area of wildlife habitat the size of the West Country, a study has found...

Large-scale biofuels production threatens biodiversity and food security

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

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Current demand for biofuels is leading to conversion of natural habitats, on a huge and potentially catastrophic scale.

Delta blues lift slightly – by Andre Farrar (RSPB – BirdLife in the UK)

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

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Delta blues lift slightly – by Andre Farrar (RSPB – BirdLife in the UK)

The Tana River Delta on Kenya’s coast is at cross-roads. The massive pressure to exploit the area for growing sugar and biofuel crops amongst other development pressure is forcing an intense campaign to ensure that the delta’s peerless natural environment...

Biofuels and biodiversity – Policy Briefing

Saturday, October 2, 2010

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Biofuels and biodiversity – Policy Briefing

BirdLife International welcomes the CBD’s consideration of the impacts of biofuels on biodiversity1. The draft COP-10 decisions refer to minimising the negative impacts of biofuel production on biodiversity and maximising the benefits.