The case for cutting subsidies, not forests Joint report by Environmental Paper Network, Biofuelwatch, Solutions for Our Climate, Rachel Carson Council, Global Environment Facility, Dogwood Alliance, NRDC, Comité Schone Lucht, Pracownia na rzecz Wszystkich Istot,...
Thank you to everyone who took part in the action on the 21st April to protect forests and the climate #ForestsAreNotFuel #AxeDrax. Read article here from our volunteer Katy Brown in Liverpool Click here to read open letter to BEIS by groups in pellet supplying...
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...
Environmental advocacy groups join forces in fresh appeal for MPs to redirect biomass subsidies towards truly clean and renewable energy sources like solar and wind [add-this] LONDON (22 June, 2020) – A coalition of environmental advocacy groups have launched Cut...
We have a packed newsletter for you this month with lots to cover, update you on and campaigns for you to lend your voice to. In this update you will find: Click here to sign up to our mailing list Click here to share our newsletter on twitter Coronavirus...
In 2018, the government finally introduced stricter greenhouse gas limits and minimum efficiency standards for biomass plants, which has prevented even more subsidies being awarded to burning wood in power plants. This followed many years of campaigning by...
Dear Biofuelwatch supporters, Welcome to our latest newsletter full of updates about campaigns that we – and you – have been supporting, and recent policy developments. Important reading for anyone who wants to see meaningful responses to climate change and who is...
The two changes announced by the Government apply to Contracts for Difference (CfDs), which are the new scheme for renewable electricity subsidies phased in from 2014-17. Previously, all biomass plants attracted a different subsidy, called Renewable Obligation...
Produced by Biofuelwatch in collaboration with UK and US NGOs. Annotated Bibliography on Biomass Impacts_Oct 4 2017
Two new research papers by internationally-respected think tank Chatham House confirm that most wood-based bioenergy has a seriously negative impact on the climate, stating "biomass emits more carbon per unit of energy than most fossil...
On 14 December 2016, Biofuelwatch organised a Briefing in Committee Room 10 in the House of Commons. It was co-hosted by Glyn Davies MP (Conservative, Environmental Audit Committee), Tommy Sheppard MP (SNP) and Caroline Lucas (Co-leader of the Green Party). It...
In collaboration with Coal Action Network and the London Mining Network, Biofuelwatch went to protest against subsidies for Drax's biomass burning at the new department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). This department was created to take on some of...
For immediate release London, 20th April 2016 - Environmental and human rights activists have gathered in London today for a colourful protest organised by Biofuelwatch [1] and Coal Action Network. [2] The protest targeted the AGM of Drax PLC, whose power station in...
Press release: Tuesday 8th September, 2015 International coalition of green groups speaks out against renewable energy subsidies being spent on biofuels and burning wood, warning of their disastrous impacts on biodiversity, communities and climate Briefing published...
Joint press release by: Biofuelwatch, London Mining Network, Friends of the Earth, Colombia Solidarity Campaign & Coal Action Network. For immediate use Monday 16th December 2013. Coal and biomass campaigners hit out at DECC “greenwash” over Drax conversion...
Biofuelwatch media release – for immediate use Thursday 15th August 2013 Media Contact: Oliver Munnion 07917693337 Chris Huhne's new job sheds light on cosy relationship between DECC and energy companies The recent revelation that former Secretary of State for Energy...