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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 plans for peat power stations “pose serious threat to our forests” US environmental groups warn Dublin, 13th Auust 2018 - US conservation and environmental justice organisations...
Markinch residents demand urgent Council action over biomass power station noise
Data published by RWE confirms persistent breaches of planning conditions - For immediate release - 13th August 2018 – Markinch residents are demanding urgent action from Fife Council, after new documents submitted by RWE reveal that noise levels from the biomass...
Claims of Successful Genetically Engineered Tree Sterility Overblown
Joint statement and press release: Claims of Successful Genetically Engineered Tree Sterility Overblown Long-term risks and threats of GE trees remain unanswered Joint Statement by Global Justice Ecology Project, Indigenous Environmental Network, Rural Coalition,...
Reports, briefings and presentations
Biofuelwatch briefing about EDF’s proposals to convert Le Havre and Cordemais power stations to biomass
EDF proposal to convert Cordemais and Le Havre power stations to waste wood or mixed waste: A Trojan Horse for burning coal and forest wood from 2022? Update: EDF decided not to go ahead with a biomass project at Le Havre. In July 2021, EDF cancelled plans for the...
Biofuelwatch report: Dead End Road – The False Promise of Cellulosic Biofuels
Biofuelwatch has published its new in-depth report about cellulosic biofuels, with an in-depth look at each of the commercial-scale facilities worldwide claimed to have been commissioned or operational since 2010. Click here to download the full report (4 MB) Click...
Why opposing a no-deal or ‘hard Brexit’ is crucial for a clean energy future
Why opposing a no-deal or 'hard' Brexit is crucial for a clean energy future Biofuelwatch briefing about the implications of a no-deal or 'hard' Brexit for energy policy in the UK and Ireland Click here to read the full briefing [add-this] Summary...
Responses
Submission to EcoPellets appeal against rejection of Bioenergy Plant application in Llangefni
Biofuelwatch submission to the Planning Inspectorate Wales about EcoPellets Appeal against Isle of Anglesey Council's rejection fo their application for a Bioenergy Plant in Llangefni
Response to Defra consultation on Local Air Quality Management
Biofuelwatch response to Defra's “Consultation on options to improve air quality management in England”
Objection to Beckton Energy Ltd’s application for an environmental permit
Biofuelwatch objection to an application by Beckton Energy Ltd to Newham LBC for an environmental permit in respect of a biofuel power station in Beckton
Declarations, joint statements and open letters
Dakar Appeal Against the Land Grab
Dakar Appeal Against the Land Grab
It’s time to outlaw landgrabbing, not make it responsible!
It's time to outlaw landgrabbing, not make it responsible! Declaration by Via Campesina, Grain and others
Open Letter to Against CDM Projects Linked to Human Rights Abuses in Honduras
Open Letter to UK Government: UK Government must withdraw authorisation for Aguan and Lean CDM projects linked to assassinations and other human rights abuses in Honduras