Africa: New EU Biofuel Rules Not Enough to Help People or the Planet

press release

Europeans may still be forced to buy biofuels made from food crops until 2030, as a result of the deal struck by EU member states and the European Parliament this morning on the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II). Oxfam warns that the directive, which allows member states to continue using such biofuels, could fuel climate change, food price spikes and land grabs.

Oxfam's EU Economic Justice Policy Lead, Marc-Olivier Herman, said:

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