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Press Releases

09.01.19

Finland’s Neste set to drive aviation palm oil deforestation, new report shows

9th January 2019 – A report published by the environmental NGO...
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21.12.18

Drax takeover of ScottishPower’s hydro and gas power assets is bad news for the climate, campaigners warn

Biofuelwatch warns that Drax’s acquisition of hydro assets could spell the...
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07.11.18

The Dark Side of the Bioeconomy: Climate Catastrophe, Forest Destruction, and Human Rights Abuses

Over 120 Organisations from 40 countries hold day of action to...
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17.09.18

New report exposes worldwide failure of cellulosic biofuels

Biofuelwatch press release about launch of cellulosic biofuels report 17th September...
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03.09.18

Environmental campaigners applaud Government decision which effectively stops subsidies for burning imported wood in new power stations

Government urged to review subsidies already granted for wood burning in...
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29.08.18

92 Environmental Groups Challenge Drax’s Gas Burning Plans

Open Letter by 92 groups denounces plans for UK’s largest gas...
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13.08.18

Irish biomass plans for peat power stations “pose serious threat to our forests” US environmental groups warn

Press release by An Taisce, Dogwood Alliance and Biofuelwatch Irish biomass...
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13.08.18

Markinch residents demand urgent Council action over biomass power station noise

Data published by RWE confirms persistent breaches of planning conditions –...
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09.08.18

Claims of Successful Genetically Engineered Tree Sterility Overblown

Joint statement and press release: Claims of Successful Genetically Engineered Tree...
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11.06.18

UN plans for aviation biofuels and carbon offsets condemned by 90 organisations worldwide

UN plans for aviation biofuels and carbon offsets condemned by 90...
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11.06.18

Planes de la ONU de usar combustibles para la aviación y compensaciones de carbono condenados por 90 organizaciones de todo el mundo

Planes de la ONU de usar combustibles para la aviación y...
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07.06.18

Renewable energy subsidy rule changes rule out inefficient biomass combined heat and power projects

London 7 June 2018 From Biofuelwatch For immediate release. New rule...
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