The EU is changing its policy on biofuels to encourage energy production from waste rather than from food crops.
The European Commission says clearing land in order to plant biofuel crops can often cancel out the environmental benefits of biofuel. In some cases forests are chopped down.
The EU is putting a cap of 5% on the food-based biofuel allowed in the renewable energy used in transport.
See full Article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-19982214
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