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Posted on 25 Feb 2010 09:05

Actually, the way we currently produce biofuels does have a negative impact on the environment.

The fact that we are using ingredients that also form our source of food means that we are being inefficient. That's not to say that we should discount biofuels and similar approaches to meeting our energy needs. I just don'...

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yes biofuel sources today are not ...

Posted on 27 Feb 2010 02:32

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yes, biofuel sources today are not sustainable. not only could the water, energy and landspace be used to grow food crops that could feed so many who go to bed hungry everyday but also biofuel plantations today have crept into forest-area. trees are being cut down to give more acres of land where palm oil or jatropha could be grown and thereb...

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Posted on 25 Mar 2010 05:49

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Hi BB, your thoughts, and concerns, about the role of biofuels in the future energy mix are shared by many people around the world. There is no doubting that biofuels are a key part of the energy future – particularly for the production of renewable energy and transport fuels, but it’s important that they are developed in a manner that will n...

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