Leading investors have joined the growing
chorus of concern about governments and
companies rushing into producing biofuels as a
solution for global warming, sayings that many
involved in the sector could be jeopardising future
profits if they do not consider the long-term impact
of what they are doing carefully.
It is essential to build sustainability criteria
into the supply chain of any green fuel project in
order to ensure that there is no adverse effect on
the surrounding environment and social
structures. The report produced by the investors
expresses concern that many companies ‘nay not
be fully aware of the potential pitfalls in the
biofuel sector.
Production of corn and soya beans has
increased dramatically in the last years as an
eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuels but
environmental and human rights campaigners are
worried that this will lead to destruction of rain
forests. Food prices could also go up as there is
increased competition for crops as both foodstuffs
and sources of fuel. Last week, the UN warned
that biofuels could have dangerous side effects and
said that steps need to be taken to make sure that
land converted to grow biofuels does not damage
the environment or cause civil unrest. There is
already great concern about palm oil, which is
used in many foods in addition to being animportant biofijel, as rain forests are being cleared
in some countries and people driven from their
homes to create palm cal plantations
An analyst and author of the investors’
report says that biofuels are not a cure for climate
change but they can play their part as long as
governments and companies manage the social
and environmental impacts thoroughly. There
should also be greater measure taken to increase
efficiency and to reduce demand.
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