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Many of the problems that threaten mankind’s survival on the planet result from the increased consumption of energy, water and raw materials, the increased production of waste and emissions and the increased human use of land area. This report provides evidence on current trends in resource use in different world regions and its environmental and …
Overconsumption – Our use of the world’s natural resourcesRead more
The natural resource base, on which the quality-of-life of our societies is built, is in danger of overexploitation and collapse. Based on an analysis of the current situation in the development of resource use indicators, and a qualitative evaluation of existing indicators against a set of criteria developed by Friends of the Earth, a suggestion …
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 ‘indirect land use change’ resulting from biofuel use. It is the most comprehensive study to date to quantify these effects. It reveals that the EU’s plans for biofuels will …
Driving to destruction: The impacts of Europe’s biofuel plans on carbon emissions and landRead more
The report details the complexity of nanotechnology and demonstrates that current uses fail to deliver benefits for global warming, resource depletion and pollution, but instead increase energy use and create environmental risks. Nanotechnology will not significantly increase energy efficiency, or help tackle climate change in its current form.
Nanotechnology, climate and energy: over-heated promises and hot airRead more
The much-touted biofuel crop jatropha isneither a profitable nor a sustainable investment, according to this report. The report warns investors away from jatropha – a shrub being increasingly planted for its oil-producing fruits and ability to survive in arid conditions – stating growing evidence that the crop is failing to deliver on its promises while …
Growing demand for meat, animal feeds and agrofuels in Europe is contributing to the continued destruction of the Amazon and Cerrado habitats in Brazil. ‘From Forest to Fork’ takes the most recent data available and finds that the European Union is the fourth biggest global importer of Brazilian meat and one of the main markets …
