Environment News from the Liberal Democrat site…
Commenting on reports that biofuels have pushed up world food prices by up to 75%, Liberal Democrat Shadow Transport Secretary, Norman Baker said:
“This is extremely worrying and a clear sign that we must move away from unsustainable biofuels.
“It’s time the Government and the EU closed the loopholes that support corn-based US bioethanol over more sustainable biofuels.
“However, not all biofuels are the same and we should not overreact and abandon the entire project.
“Some biofuels have potential to reduce carbon emissions from transport without having this effect on food production, but stringent sustainability standards are essential.
“We must also be aware that estimates of the effects of biofuels on food prices vary wildly and we should not rush to judgement until a consensus emerges.”
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