The ongoing debate about biofuels is very diverse. What first seemed a good option to fight climate change has now caused concern in different fields. Especially since the EU decided last March that until 2020 10% of biofuels should substitute conventional energies, many criticize not only the unclear ecological contribution of biofuels but also increasing…
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Risking food for fuel? Europe, agrofuels and food security
You have probably heard about the big “food versus fuel” debate in the media recently. This debate focuses on the fear that growing competition between agrofuels and food commodities will have adverse effects on the food security of the poor. But how much of this story is true? Will the EU really be responsible for…