GOVERNMENT MUST TAKE BIOFUEL SUSTAINABILITY SERIOUSLY – BAKER
Commenting on today’s [Monday] Environmental Audit Committee report into biofuels, Liberal Democrat Shadow Transport Secretary, Norman Baker said:
“The Government is not taking sustainability standards in biofuels seriously. We should not have to wait until 2011 for sustainability to be a mandatory part of the Road Transport Fuel Obligation.
“With strong certification and sustainability standards, biofuels could play a significant role in reducing carbon emissions from transport. However, it is crucial that the Government doesn’t scupper this chance through weak decisions now.
“It is essential that the EU’s directive on biofuels sets high standards for both carbon saving and sustainability.”
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