Biofuel

Draft proposals in October will cap biofuels derived from wheat or rapeseed at five per cent of transport fuel

Ignoring land-use changes increases chances of raised emissions, while separate Oxfam study warns of effect on food prices

Leaked draft law suggests fuels from wheat or rapeseed could only make up five per cent of transport energy consumption from 2020

Government proposes Renewables Obligation support be subject to meeting certain standards, along with a cap on payments to dedicated biomass

Food company chief executive labels biofuels an aberration and expresses concern about potential impact of water wastage

Three-year plan sees travel firm commit to more sustainable hotels, efficient planes and biofuel investment

10,000 mile flight aims to showcase fuel made from plastic waste as a viable alternative to conventional fuels

Government launches £23m green fleet scheme that will see 11 public refuelling stations installed across UK

Study says EU-grown rapeseed biodiesel falls under 35 per cent marker, adding weight to calls to end food biofuels

Bio-technology giant reveals new fungus will enable production of bio-based malic acid, a key component in plastics such as those used to make golf balls and skateboard wheels