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MEPs have voted to reject a European Commission regulation that would have removed soy biofuels from the list of renewable fuels by 2030, a move that could leave the EU exposed to significant retaliation penalties, Transport & Environment has said.
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European Parliament biofuels vote could expose bloc to significant sanctions

1 month ago1 month ago4 mins

MEPs have voted to reject a European Commission regulation that would have removed soy biofuels from the list of renewable…

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Global biofuel consumption is set to rise by 30% this year, and could increase by as much as 70% by 2030, as demand increases amid rising oil costs, Transport & Environment (T&E) has said.
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Global demand for biofuels set to rise sharply as decade progresses

2 months ago2 months ago4 mins

Global biofuel consumption is set to rise by 30% this year, and could increase by as much as 70% by…

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While biofuels are being touted as a greener, cost-effective alternative to traditional fossil fuels, new research from Transport & Environment (T&E) has suggested that the cost benefits – at least compared to that of an EV – are negligible.
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Running a car on HVO is 79% more expensive than an EV, study claims

4 months ago4 months ago4 mins

While biofuels are being touted as a greener, cost-effective alternative to traditional fossil fuels, new research from Transport & Environment…

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Bonsucro's Norma Tregurtha talks to SustainabilityOnline about the potential for turning sustainable sugarcane into a business opportunity.
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Bonsucro’s Norma Tregurtha on turning sustainable sugarcane into a business opportunity

7 months ago4 months ago12 mins

Sugar is one of the world’s most-traded commodities, with sugarcane accounting for 80% of global production. Bonsucro, a global non-profit…

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The European Union imported some €14.6 billion worth of green energy products from non-EU countries in 2024, new data from Eurostat has revealed.
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EU imported €14.6 billion worth of green energy products last year

10 months ago10 months ago3 mins

The European Union imported some €14.6 billion worth of green energy products from non-EU countries in 2024, new data from…

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While geopolitical shifts and economic uncertainty have impacted businesses around the world, some 85% are continuing to maintain sustainability practices in their supply chain at the same level – or greater – than in recent years, a new MIT study has found.
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Most global companies continue to prioritise sustainability in their supply chains, says MIT

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While geopolitical shifts and economic uncertainty have impacted businesses around the world, some 85% of firms are continuing to maintain…

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Draft plans to introduce greener fuels in the maritime industry, currently under development by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), could have a negative environmental impact, according to a report by Cerulogy on behalf of Transport & Environment (T&E).
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Commitment to greener fuels could increase maritime industry’s environmental footprint

1 year ago1 year ago3 mins

Draft plans to introduce greener fuels in the maritime industry, currently under development by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), could…

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SSE has announced plans to develop a power station powered by sustainable biofuels in County Kerry, the first such facility in Ireland.
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SSE to develop biofuel power station in County Kerry

2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

SSE has announced plans to develop a power station powered by sustainable biofuels in County Kerry, the first such facility…

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Renewables provided 41% of the EU’s electricity in 20222

2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

Renewable energy sources provided 41.2% of the gross energy consumption of the European Union in 2022.

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