On Tuesday 9 January, around 30 different environmental NGOs from around the world called on MEPs to amend the provisions on bioenergy planned for a 17 January vote at the European Parliament plenary on the revised directive for promoting renewable energies. The NGOs highlight the “serious threat" these provisions pose to the climate and sustainable development.
The current EU proposals would lead to an increased use of trees and agricultural crops for energy purposes, despite the fact...