Agreement on the Renewable Energy Directive
EU - The European Biodiesel Board has welcomed the political agreement between the European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission on the Renewable Energy Directive.

EU Falters over GM Soybean Proposal
EU - The European Commission is to put forward a proposal to the European Council aimed at authorising a genetically modified (GM) soybean.

Second Generation Biofuels Attracting Significant Investment
EU - Quality not quantity will be the most considered factor when biofuels are being considered for production and use, says a new report.

Sustainability Scheme for Biomass Launched
EU - The European Commission is inviting all stakeholders, including energy companies, project developers, equipment manufacturers, government services, agricultural and forest industry,...

The Time's Come to Stop the Blame Game!
EU - The latest biofuel controversy completely supports Oxfam's report that was published last week.

EU to Observe Impact of Biofuels on Food
EU - EU leaders planned Friday to call for study on how Europe's use of more biofuels might affect global food production.

Biomass to Play a Crucial Part in Europe
EU - It's probable that Biomass will have a pivotal role in Europe's biofuels target for renewable use by 2020, according to a Frost & Sullivan report - "Strategic Assessment for European...

EU Biofuel Targets Leaves Confectioners Worried
EU - Talks on the European Union's draft Renewable Energy Directive should be deferred until after independent research into the effects of biofuels production, according to arguments...

Developing Agriculture Needed in Developing Countries
EU - In adopting a resolution on rising food prices in the EU and the developing countries, MEPs say that priority should be given to investment in agriculture, aquaculture, rural development...

The Impact of Biofuels on Commodity Markets
BRUSSELS - Biofuels are coming under their most sustained attack yet over their role in pushing up commodity and food prices.

EU Biofuels Target under Scrutiny Amidst Inflation
BRUSSELS - Faced with rising food prices and doubts about CO₂ savings, EU legislators are proposing to scale back an ambitious target the bloc adopted just one year ago to...

Effects of Rising Food Prices Outlined by Commission
EU - The European Commission today adopted a Communication setting out potential policy responses to mitigate the effects of rising global food prices. The document will be discussed...

New Strategy for Biofuels vs. Food Crisis
EU - The European Union's recent attempt to salve the wounds of rising food prices and social unrest caused by its rush to promote biofuels once again unveils the dangers of using traditional...

Big Businesses Influence EU Biofuels Debate
BELGIUM - According to the Guardian, the elevation of food prices, besides other factors, provide a stirring backdrop to Europe's debate on its biofuels targets, but the big businesses...

EU Commission Determined to Stick with Biofuel Plan
BELGIUM - The European Commission said on Monday it was standing by its target of getting 10 percent of its road transport fuel from crops and biomass by 2020, despite mounting criticism...