Biofuelwatch response to Government consultation about a "Sustainable Framework for UK Aviation"
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Bionenergy and Waste Incineration in the Renewables Obligation: A Summary of Impacts
Bionenergy and Waste Incineration in the Renewables Obligation: A Summary of Impacts This Biofuelwatch briefing summarises key impacts of subsidies for electricity from bioenergy and waste incineration on climate change, biodiversity, air pollution and public health,...
Public Meeting: The real cost of subsidies for biofuel and biomass electricity
Public Meeting: The real cost of subsidies (ROCs) for biofuel and biomass electricity When: Tuesday, 4th October 2011, 6.30-9.30pm Where: Lumen URC Hall, 88 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9RS (close to St Pancras Station) Speakers: + Elias Mtinda, Food Rights...
Presentations from Public Meeting, 4th October, Lumen Centre
Please feel free to download these three presentations which were delivered at Biofuelwatch's Public Meeting on Tuesday 4th October. Presentation 1: 'Introduction to Bioenergy Subsidies', delivered by Rob Palgrave, Biofuelwatch Presentation 2: 'Biofuels in...
Thomson’s inaugural biofuel flight condemned as self-seeking and irresponsible greenwash
Thomson's inaugural biofuel flight condemned as self-seeking and irresponsible greenwash Joint Press Release by Biofuelwatch and Airport Watch
Comments on UK consultation about EU draft Energy Efficiency Directive
Biofuelwatch comments on DECC Consultation about EU draft Energy Efficiency Directive, in relation to co-generation
CROSS-PARTY MSPS JOIN RALLY TO MOVE EARTH BEYOND UNSUSTAINABLE ENERGY
Cross Party MSPs join rally to move earth beyond unsustainable energy (Scotland)
EEA Scientific Committee criticises EU bioenergy climate claims
The European Environment Agency's Scientific Committee has strongly criticised EU policy assumptions about greenhouse gas savings from both biofuels and biomass. Click here to read their published opinion.
Massachusetts citizens rally to oppose biomass subsidies
A statewide coalition of environmental, health and social justice groups is asking Governor Patrick and Lt. Governor Murray to stand by the Administration’s 2010 pledge to limit ratepayer–funded incentives for biomass combustion power plants that burn wood for...
Response to WorldStove’s critique of Biofuelwatch’s biochar report
Biofuelwatch response to WorldStove's critique of our report Biochar: A Critical Review of Science and Policy
Biofuelwatch Briefing: ‘The Reality Project’ on the Isle of Wight – Local and global threats
Biofuelwatch Briefing: ‘The Reality Project’ on the Isle of Wight – Local and global threats
Biofuelwatch briefing: Biomass power station in Blyth
Biofuelwatch Briefing about a proposed 100 MW biomass power station by RES Biomass Energy in North Blyth.
Palm oil in the Aguan Valley, Honduras: CDM, biodiesel and murders
In July 2011, the CDM Board approved a palm oil biogas project by Grupo Dinant, a company involved in land conflicts linked to serious human rights abuses, including murders in the Aguan Valley (Bajo Aguan). The decision was made despite representations from many...
Biofuelwatch objection to Peel Energy application for a biomass power station in Trafford
Biofuelwatch objection to Peel Energy's application for a 20 MW biomass power station at Davyhulme, Trafford
IIED: Biomass energy: Another driver of land acquisitions?
IIED briefing: "Biomass energy: Another driver of land acquisitions?" As governments in the global North look to diversify their economies away from fossil fuel and mitigate climate change, plans for biomass energy are growing fast. These are fuelling a sharp rise in...
Biofuelwatch objection to Rocpower’s amended biofuel power station application, Barnsley
Objection to Rocpower's amended biofuel power station application at Barugh Green, Barnsley
Please object to Barnsley biofuel power station
Barnsley Council have asked for comment on a planning application (2009/1539). In October 2009 Biofuelwatch’s email alert called for people to object to Rocpower Ltd’s planning application to build a 7 MW biofuel power station at Barugh Green, which would burn about...
Biofuelwatch objection to EcoPellets’ application for a ‘Biomass Energy Development’, Llangefni
Objection to EcoPellets' planning application for biofuel and biomass plants and a wood pellet factory at Llangefni, Anglesey