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- Why biomethane is not the solution to Britain’s gas supply issues | Letter Mon, 27 Apr 26, 1:46amDr Matilda Dunn highlights problems with the expansion of biogas production
- Britain should look to biomethane to expand gas supply | Letter Wed, 22 Apr 26, 2:28amChris Huhne points out that the UK is not limited to a choice of North Sea drilling or more imports of liquefied natural gas
- Burning wood for power worse for climate than gas equivalent, report finds Mon, 20 Apr 26, 7:00pmResearch casts doubt on plans by UK government to offer subsidies for carbon capture attached to the power source
- Ethanol Mandates are Dead, Long Live SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) Tue, 3 Mar 26, 5:00pmA bill has been introduced which could drive up US food prices, for the benefit of EU greens.
- ‘Will it change the weather? Will wildlife cope?’: Europe rushes to build energy megaprojects in Chile Fri, 14 Nov 25, 11:00pmThe country’s government is upbeat about the economic prospects of the growing number of windfarms, solar parks and industrial complexes but others warn of ‘green colonialism’
- ‘Will it change the weather? Will wildlife cope?’: Europe’s rush to build energy projects in Chile might not be as green as it seems Fri, 14 Nov 25, 11:00pmThe country’s government is upbeat about the economic prospects of the growing number of windfarms, solar parks and industrial complexes but others warn of ‘green colonialism’
- Brazil to ask countries at Cop30 to vastly increase biofuel use, leak suggests Fri, 17 Oct 25, 5:04amExclusive: Document sets draft pledge for leaders gathering at climate summit to increase use of controversial fuels
- Brazil to ask countries to quadruple biofuel use, leak suggests Fri, 17 Oct 25, 3:26amExclusive: Document sets draft pledge for leaders gathering at climate conference to increase usage of controversial fuels
- Biomethane not viable for widespread use in UK home heating, report finds Tue, 30 Sep 25, 3:00pmGas derived from farm waste can meet only 18% of current gas demand by 2050, despite claims of fossil fuel lobbyists, study finds
- India’s Ethanol Gambit: A Muddled Climate Policy Thu, 25 Sep 25, 11:00amWhen the effects of climate change prove less severe than commonly projected, the economic costs of policies like E20 are impossible to justify.
- Shell scraps construction of biofuels plant in Rotterdam Wed, 3 Sep 25, 5:56pmOil firm, which paused project in 2024, will not restart work because facility deemed ‘insufficiently competitive’
- UK’s largest bioethanol plant to shut after blow from Starmer’s trade deal with Trump Sat, 16 Aug 25, 3:17amAssociated British Foods says 160 jobs will be lost at Vivergo site in Hull after ministers refuse to fund rescue
- Australian researchers discover two invasive weeds have the potential to be burned as biofuel Wed, 6 Aug 25, 1:00amBrazilian nightshade and climbing asparagus can be made into biomass pellets, presenting an opportunity for an alternative form of energy, scientists say
- BP Cancels “Sustainable Jet Fuel” Project Mon, 26 May 25, 3:00am$5 Billion Green Energy investment slashed - "Weaker-than-anticipated growth in the market"
- Trade deal with US could spell end of UK’s bioethanol industry, say bosses Mon, 12 May 25, 7:23pmHundreds of jobs may be at risk, say heads of ABF Sugar and Ensus, as Starmer agrees to remove tariffs on US ethanol