Biofuel in our Petrol
The Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO), current legislation in the UK, dictates that 3.25% of the fuel we use at the pump consists of biofuel. Biofuel is energy derived from biomass, usually vegetable oils such as palm oil. This is touted as a green policy but many scientists have shown that biofuel are worse for the environment than
Palm Oil and Kit Kats
“Crunchy, chocolatey, forest destruction - brought to you by Nestlé” - Greenpeace have just launched a spoof of a Kit Kat ad highlighting problems with Palm oil. According to Ecotube, youtube removed it within hours - on threat of being sued. However, as a result of the pressure from this campaign, Nestle/KitKat have now suspended direct
Gas Flaring in Nigeria
Oil production in the Niger Delta in Nigeria is big business. “Royal Dutch Shell has been the major oil producer in the Niger Delta for the past 50 years” (“It’s hell in the Niger Delta”, Amnesty International). The problem is that the industry is not taking full responsibility for its actions - environmental and safety standards are
Tar Sands
As oil prices have increased in recent years, energy companies like BP have started to look at alternative ways of producing energy. Extracting oil from the Tar Sands is one such method. “The Tar sands are [however] the dirtiest and most damaging way to get oil out of the ground ever devised” (Greenpeace). Alberta’s tar sands are covered
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