Biofuels: good news or bad?
May 27, 2008
Biofuels … the green alternative? Photo: John Woudstra
Biofuels, fuels made from agricultural products such as corn, wheat and sugar, were originally hailed as the “green” alternative to petrol. But there have been unforeseen complications in recent years. Landholders who used to plant crops for food are increasingly planting them instead for the more lucrative biofuel market. This has led to food shortages and riots in many developing countries where the price of basic staples has risen enormously.
The EU has a target of 10 per cent biofuels for transport fuels by 2020. The NSW Government may insist on 10 per cent ethanol for all standard unleaded petrol by 2010.
Full article can be read at http://www.smh.com.au/news/energy-smart/drivers-fear-ethanol-damage-study/2008/04/15/1208025189820.html
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