Biofuel

Supermarket will receive Renewable Obligation Certificates for waste-derived fuel currently powering two stores

Campaigners say plants being grown in US may worsen global food crisis, while farmers express cross-contamination fears

Report warns increased volatility linked to oil prices and declining stocks are putting millions at risk of famine

Dr. Matthew Aylott fears the development of more sustainable biofuels is being hampered by the food v fuel debate

Airline teams up with Boeing to trial jatropha-based fuel with a view to starting biofuel-powered services to Costa Rica

UK firm says clean, bio-degradable fuel has potential to supplant diesel without impinging on land use

Scientists say producing fuel from agave plant would mean lower emissions and no competition with food crops

Restaurant chain signs deal with Convert2Green to turn waste cooking oil into biofuel

Chemicals giant joins with Mitsui & Co to bolster presence in booming ethanol market

But environmental groups argue decision violates Aarhus Convention guaranteeing them the right to participate in green decision-making