UK Biofuels Fail to Meet Minimal Environmental Standards

Posted by Sally on August 27th, 2008 in Green Living, Rants and Rambles

At a time when fuel prices are rocketing and consumers become more environmentally aware steps have been taken to try to introduce more biofuels into the UK transport system. In April 2008 the government, through the Renewable Fuels Agency, introduced the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) intended to phase in increased biofuel usage in the [...]

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Carbon Emissions – UK Leads the Way

Posted by Sally on April 29th, 2008 in Farming Issues, Green Living

The UK may lead the way in the world to reduce carbon emissions with a proposed Climate Change Bill to reduce carbon emissions by 60% by 2050 against 1990 levels. The bill would be, if passed, the worlds first legal framework for reduction in carbon emissions. The question is being raised whether shipping and aviation [...]

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