Statement of German NGOs on forest bioenergy Download the statement witht he logos and list of signatories as a pdf Forests are irreplaceable for the protection of biodiversity and our climate, they are the basis of life for humans, animals and plants. Nevertheless,...
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Open Letter opposing the proposed US Forest Health and Biomass Energy Actof 2020
Click here to read the full version with the signatories 18th November 2020 Dear Senators, We the undersigned conservation, climate, environmental justice, and faith-basedorganizations and individuals urge you to oppose S. 4603, "The Forest Health and Biomass Energy...
Briefing about the possible conversion of Onyx’s Wilhelmshaven power station to biomass
UK: END BIOMASS SUBSIDIES – MP Pledge
MPs - How can you support? Not an MP but a constituent? Please click here to write to your MP about this pledge. In 2018, the government effectively ended future subsidy for burning wood for electricity, sending the clear message that this is no longer...
Is wood-based bioenergy climate friendly if it comes from residues?
Biofuelwatch briefing about the definitions and impacts of forestry and wood-industry residues Click here to download the briefing Summary: Wood pellet and energy companies burning biomass often claim that they rely on wood residues or low-value wood, and there is a...
Objection to Carbon Sole Ltd proposal for a biomass gasification project in Co. Clare
Biofuelwatch objection to a proposed biomass gasification plant for combined heat and power as well as Bio-SNG production next to Shannon Airport, County Clare, Ireland
International groups warn that new German subsidies for coal-to biomass conversions could cause damage to forests around the world
[Scroll down for the German version of the Press Release] 21st October 2020 - 26 environmental NGOs from the USA and Estonia have sent a letter to membersof the Bundesrat ahead of tomorrow’s debate about a reform to the Renewable Energy Law (EEG) which, the groups...
Open Letter: Germany must not subsidise replacing coal with forest biomass
Open Letter by Estonian and US environmental NGOs to members of the Bundesrat and other German Policymakers Click here for the German version of the letter Germany must not subsidise replacing coal with forest biomass Proposals for burning forest wood instead of coal...
Joint Statement against the import of Namibian bushwood for use in power and heat plants in Hamburg
Click here to read the statement with the full list of signatories. Hamburg, 9th October 2020 - The Hamburg Ministry for Environment and Energy and Wärme Hamburg GmbH (the heat production and distribution company owned by the City of Hamburg) are currently assessing a...
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NGO investigation puts European Investment Bank’s due diligence process for large biomass plant loan into question
15th September 2020 - An investigative report [1] published today by the environmental NGOs Biofuelwatch [2] and Salva la Selva [3] raises serious questions about the European Investment Bank’s (EIB) due diligence process related to a €60 million loan for a biomass...
Investigation into European Investment Bank loan for Curtis Biomass Plant in Galicia
European Investment Bank's loan for Greenalia's Curtis Biomass Plant: A Faiilure of Due Diligence? - Joint report by Salva la Selva and Biofuelwatch Click here to download the full report with references. Click here for the German version and click here for the report...
EIB Response to Biofuelwatch’s and Salva la Selva’s Curtis Biomass report
Please see below for comments by Salva la Selva and Biofuelwatch - Click here to read the report to which the EIB has responded below. Email received from the EIB email, 11th November 2020 The European Investment Bank (EIB) would like to thank you for sharing the...
Newsletter September 2020
We hope that you and your loved ones are keeping safe and well at this difficult time and that you have had a good summer. As we look forward to the start of autumn, we have some exciting campaign updates and upcoming events to share with you. Click here to sign up to...
Danish Climate Agreement Puts Southern US and Estonian Forests at Risk
Letter to Members of the Danish Parliament and the Minister of Climate, Energy, and Supply, Dan Jørgensen signed by US American and Estonian environmental organisations - click here for the annotated letter with the list of signatories September 1, 2020 Writing on...
Biofuelwatch Sounds Alarm on Sudden Pivot to Soy-based Diesel in California Refinery Sector
The Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) is a high profile, extremely complex and poorly understood markets-based mechanism implemented by California state authorities as an foundational element of the state’s vaunted climate portfolio. The stated objective of the LCFS is...