The EU Commission has announced new voluntary rules on biofuels saying it will raise standards in the sector.
Despite concerns over the environmental impact of certain biofuels Brussels says the scheme will help bring down carbon emissions.
Biofuel made from crops grown on land that used to be rainforest or natural grassland will no longer be considered sustainable.
In addition, the Commission says that the carbon emissions created over the whole production chain will also need to be at least 35 percent lower than those of fossil fuels if they are to get a certificate.
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