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Europe's environment chief has admitted that the EU did not foresee the problems raised by its policy to get 10% of Europe's road fuels from plants.
Rising food prices and rainforest destruction from increased biofuel production are rapidly impacting on the world's poorest people. It is difficult to see how new EU guidelines will really ensure that the use of biofuels to help reach its emission reduction target will improve the situation. read more »
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Waste - the biggest food crime
The streets of Naples are reported to be piling up with rotting refuse and the city appears to be on the brink of both a massive public health crisis and a major political one. read more »
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A new small grants fund has been announced to help organisations in London to run events promoting sustainable food.
The funding criteria are:
The purpose of the grants is to provide an easily-accessible source of funding to: read more »
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Tips for carbon footprint reduction
If you are really serious about reducing your carbon footprint then check out Carbon Myths where Chris Goodall points out that: read more »
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A survey carried out by the Department for International Development (DFID) shows that shopping ethically was rated as the most effective way to help reduce poverty in developing countries. read more »
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