This briefing paper reviews evidence of the impacts of the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) on food prices, with a focus on corn and soy, and presents new analysis on the impact of the RFS on U.S. livestock farmers. Studies examining the relationship between food prices and biofuel demand conclude …
Ajay Modi / New Delhi December 04, 2008, 0:25 IST Biodiesel producers, who were until recently completely dependent on the export market, are now able to sell a part of their produce to DG (Diesel generator) set users and large bus/truck fleet owners. These DG sets are being run completely …
The State Government is chalking out a plan to tap surface water sources in a big way, to ensure that nearly 40 per cent of the State's population can get clean drinking water supply. Speaking to reporters here on Wednesday, State Planning Commission Vice-Chairman D H Shankarmurthy said that an …
The Guardian There has never been a more important time to invest in green technologies, yet many of us believe these efforts are doomed to failure, writes Chris Goodall Myth 1: solar power is too expensive to be of much use In reality, today
The European Union has agreed rough deals on promoting renewable energy, but talks remain deadlocked over the controversial issue of biofuels, the European Parliament's lead negotiator said. "Nearly 100 pages of the report are done and three pages are not done, but those three pages are the most politically difficult," …
The first part of this publication examines hunger and poverty in the region, changes in dietary patterns, agricultural commodity trends, and the outlook for the future, including the major challenges that need to be addressed. The second part provides a special focus on the new
This latest IFPRI paper is a comprehensive review of the causes and consequences of recent increases in international food prices. Is based on the best and most recent research and includes fresh theoretical and empirical analysis. Although the potential causes and consequences of recent increases in international food prices have …
This discussion paper reviews existing evidence, projections and opinions about the impacts of biofuel production on commodity and food prices. Also summarizes different discourses on the various
Carbon capture and sequestration through forests can play an important role in reducing India's GHG emissions, as consumption of fossil fuels is unlikely to slow down given India's reliance on coal power and other non renewable sources. Land use and forest enhancement strategy can provide a significant climate change mitigation …
Extensive analysis has been done in recent years on the technological, environmental and social aspects of biofuel production and trade. This paper aims to provide a succinct overview of these analyses, with a view to identifying the potential opportunities and limitations associated with large-scale biofuel production, and drawing out relevant …
This study offers important insights into bioenergy policies and related measures in Germany, the European Union, and the United States, including these energy sources
Climate change has been identified as one of the greatest challenge by all the nations, government, business and citizens of the globe. The threats of climate change on our green planet
This paper is a compilation of example principles, frameworks and tools already in use in the conservation community which may be applied to bioenergy production to identify and reduce environmental as well as socio-economic risks and promote opportunties. The aim is to provide the range of stakeholders who are engaged …
Biomass is of recent origin and ranges from algae, shrubs to trees. Dedicated biomass crops are fast growing trees/shrubs and grown in degraded land with lowered inputs. Biofuels are going to stay, despite hype in nuclear energy, as they are renewable, reduce carbon emissions and provide rural employment. They help …
Cultivation of jatropha, a plant used to produce environmentally -friendly biofuels, using seeds may be banned under a proposal being considered by the government because of concerns over crop yields, officials say. A ban will impact plans of public sector oil companies such as Indian Oil Corp (IOC), Hindustan Petroleum …
The committee on blending of ethanol for motor vehicles and bio-fuel technology held its first meeting under the convenorship of President Zarai Taraqiati Bank Ltd (ZTBL) Zaka Ashraf here on Wednesday. The high-powered committee was constituted by the President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari, said a ZTBL press release. The …
The head of oil giant Chevron Corp on Wednesday called on President-elect Barack Obama to create a national energy policy that promotes efficiency, opens up new areas for oil production and sets a clear policy on carbon dioxide emissions. "The new administration has an opportunity to make realistic changes to …
Air New Zealand and Boeing have set Dec. 3 as the date for a test flight powered partially by biofuel, the companies said. An Air New Zealand 747-400 jetliner leaving from Auckland will burn, in one of its four engines, a 50-50 mix of jet fuel and fuel made from …
