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Controversial Biofuels: Deception Over Palm Waste Threatens Green Goals
European biofuel policies have led to serious environmental issues, including global deforestation. Biofuels are produced by processing biomass – organic materials such as plants, agricultural residues, or waste. However, due to negative consequences, the European Union has shifted its focus…
Scientists Develop Biofuel from Used Cooking Oil as Efficient as Diesel
A team of researchers from Imperial College London and the Brazilian National Laboratory for Renewable Energy Sources has developed an innovative method for producing biofuel from food waste, such as used cooking oil. Their study, published in the journal Green…
Why Are Sustainable Fuels Not Enough to Reduce Emissions in the Aviation Industry?
In an effort to limit global warming, the European Commission has set an ambitious goal of reducing emissions by 90 percent by 2040 compared to 1990. All industries must take concrete steps to align their operations with this target. However,…
Brazil’s Opportunity to Lead the Global Dialogue on Energy and Climate
Brazil is a frontrunner in clean energy transitions: among the world’s largest economies, it boasts the lowest share of fossil fuels in its energy mix. Holding the G20 Presidency in 2024, Brazil has an opportunity to lead the global energy…
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS, CLIMATE PROTECTION AND REDUCTION OF CO2 EMISSIONS AT THE TOP OF OMV’S AGENDA
With headquarters in Belgrade and a network of 63 petrol stations throughout Serbia, OMV Serbia strives daily to spread good energy with its quality products and services, as well as by carrying out numerous socially responsible activities and sustainable business…
In Kenya, An Entrepreneur Is Using Biodiesel To Fight Climate Change
The story began in 1935, when Taher Zavery’s grandfather emigrated to Kitui, Kenya, all the way from Gujarat, India, to set up a cotton ginning factory. There was no trace of electricity in the region at that time, and today,…
World’s First Biofuel Flight Between the US and Australia Powered by Mustard Seeds
The world’s first biofuel flight between the United States and Australia landed in Melbourne after a 15-hour trip. The Guardian reported the blended fuel was 10 percent derived from brassica carinat, which Qantas describes as a “non-food, industrial type of…