07/02/12
Driving to destruction: The impacts of Europe’s biofuel plans on carbon emissions and land
This study analyses the likely impacts on land use and greenhouse gas emissions of biofuel use by 2020. It includes evidence on size and impacts of ‘i …
07/02/12
Nanotechnology, climate and energy: over-heated promises and hot air
The report details the complexity of nanotechnology and demonstrates that current uses fail to deliver benefits for global warming, resource depletion …
07/02/12
Changing Perspectives – How the EU budget can shape a sustainable future
The report details presents 10 guiding principles, proposed to ensure a sound EU-Budget with clear targets, improved efficiency and accountability. Th …
07/02/12
The Cancun Agreement: Not worth cheering
This briefing analyses the agreement made at the COP16 climate negotiations in Cancun and specifically the role of the European Union. It analyses how …
07/02/12
Jatropha: Money doesn’t grow on trees
The much-touted biofuel crop jatropha isneither a profitable nor a sustainable investment, according to this report. The report warns investors away f …
07/02/12
From Forest to Fork: How cattle, soy and sugar are destroying Brazil’s forests and damaging the climate
Growing demand for meat, animal feeds and agrofuels in Europe is contributing to the continued destruction of the Amazon and Cerrado habitats in Brazi …
