Biofuels

A principled approach to biofuels

The ‘green’ credentials of biofuels are under the spotlight having been blamed in recent months for exacerbating rising food prices around the world. As research studies draw attention to potential problems with biofuels, national and state governments are rethinking their policies, and beginning to consider standards that could govern the production and use of biofuels. Is it possible to minimise the potential impact of biofuel production on the environment?