Why we should continue to oppose the inclusion of agriculture in the climate negotiations
Article by Helena Paul, Econexus
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Sustainable Energy for All – or Sustained Profits for a Few? Biofuelwatch factsheet about the Sustainable Energy for All initiative, which is supported in the Rio+20 Draft Zero Biokerosene: Take-off in the wrong direction, Trends and consequences of the rapid development of aviation biofuels, as shown by the impacts of jatropha cultivation on local people in Central Java, Report by Milieudefensie (Friends of the Earth Netherlands) and Walhi (Friends of the Earth Indonesia) Stop the biomass blackout: Say no to destructive bioenergy policies, Ian Lander, Biofuelwatch Read our briefing on a 80MW Biomass Power Station Proposed for Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria here Biofuelwatch opinion on the role of bioenergy and the meaning of “renewable” in a “Green Economy” – On the Road to Rio+20 The U.S. EPA has just released its “2010 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data from Large Facilities.” Emissions from biomass are still not included in these national inventories. A “Request for Correction of Information”, submitted back in July 2010 by the Center for Biological Diversity and other groups remains entirely unaddressed. The EPA, unsure how to account for biogenic emissions under the “tailoring rule”, accepted public comments on the matter late last year, (Biofuelwatch submitted comments) and then meanwhile granted industry a three year exemption from reporting.
To access EPA’s GHG Reporting Program Data and Data Publication Too, click here. For background information about EPA’s GHG Reporting Program click here. For the EPA report ” Information on the U.S. Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Sources and Sinks”, click here. A Request for Correction to the EPA, submitted by the Center for Biological Diversity e and others can be found here.
Need to know more about biomass in the UK? e.g. What is the threat of biomass in the UK? Do scientists believe biomass is green? Can we trust certification labels? Read our frequently asked questions here. Central America: Thousands of sugar cane workers die as wealthy nations stall on solutions, Media report based on information supplied by La Isla Foundation |
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