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Climate Change & Energy: Biofuels

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Concerns over climate change have focused attention on the possibility of replacing fossil fuels with biofuels. Across the globe, researchers are testing potential raw materials such as soya and palm oil.

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Opinions and Analysis

Nuclear power plant, South Africa Nuclear power: bruised but not broken

The world still needs nuclear power — but it must be safer and more transparent.

25 March 2011 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

Wood stove Invest in 'green' biomass fuels

Biomass fuels are often branded dirty but can be harnessed in 'greener' ways through new technologies, says Duncan Macqueen.

15 March 2011 | EN
Source: IIED

Policy Briefs

Anticipating the drawbacks of biofuels

Growing biofuels requires careful consideration, particularly with regards to food security and livelihoods.

16 January 2009 | EN
Source: IWMI


News and Features

Water drops Innovation 'must consider water, energy and land jointly'

Technological innovation needs to consider the interdependency of water, energy and land resources, says a European report.

25 May 2012 | EN

Sugarcane Biofuels goals 'may lead to food shortages'

A study finds that some developing countries may face significant food security impacts by 2020 if their ambitious biofuels targets are met.

21 May 2012 | EN

Anti-fungal property discovered in sugarcane

18 May 2012 | ES
Source: Agencia FAPESP