Tag: palm oil
The EIB Lent €7 Billion to Dirty Transport Projects — Analysis
After declaring itself a ‘climate bank’, the EU investment bank still financed new roads and airport expansions. The European Investment Bank (EIB) lent more than €7 billion for new roads, airport expansions and other transport projects that will increase CO2 emissions. That’s according to a new analysis of its transport loan book … [continued]
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Wizz Air’s Sewage-to-Fuel Deal Helps Blow Up Five Energy Myths
Wizz Air made headlines recently by signing a major deal to purchase sustainable aviation fuel derived from treated human poop. The optics are amusing, but the implications are profound. This isn’t a fringe experiment or a corporate PR stunt. It’s a signal that the aviation industry is moving toward a … [continued]
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International Maritime Organization Reaches Agreement On Shipping Emissions
A new plan agreed to by the nations of the world — but not the US — will place a price on carbon emissions from ocean shipping.
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“Renewable Diesel” Sold by Oil Majors Most Likely Contains Fraudulent Palm Oil — Study
Study shows major irregularities in the reported consumption of palm residues used in renewable diesel (HVO) being sold by oil majors A key ingredient for the ‘renewable diesel’ sold in Europe is likely fraudulent, a new T&E study shows. Nearly twice as much palm oil mill effluent (POME), a residue of palm … [continued]
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Palm Oil in Disguise?
How recent import trends of palm residues raise concerns over a key feedstock for biofuels. After a decade of biofuel policies contributing to global deforestation, the EU began shifting toward waste-based alternatives like used cooking oil, animal fats, but also palm products, and residues. However, the increasing reliance on these … [continued]
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