Osna.FM3d ago
Agricultural Minister Alois Rainer (CSU) advocates for significantly lowering the cost of biofuels, proposing that they should be completely exempt from taxatio... https://news.osna.fm/?p=44242 | #news #biofuels #boost #demands #energy
Minister Demands Tax Waiver for Biofuels to Boost German Energy Independence and Rural Farming - Osna.FM

Minister Rainer demands full tax exemption for biofuels. Discover how major tax breaks could lower energy costs and accelerate sustainable fuel adoption.

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SustainabilityOnline5d ago

While #biofuels are being touted as a greener, cost-effective alternative to traditional fossil fuels, new research from Transport & Environment (T&E) has suggested that the cost benefits – at least compared to that of an EV – are negligible. ⛽

https://sustainabilityonline.net/?p=28544

Running a car on HVO is 79% more expensive than an EV, study claims - Sustainability Online

While biofuels are being touted as a greener, cost-effective alternative to traditional fossil fuels, T&E has suggested that the cost benefits are negligible.

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Mathrubhumi English6d ago
Fuel shift begins: India moves to introduce ethanol fuel for vehicles | What to know https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/india-proposes-e85-e100-ethanol-fuel-rules-motor-vehicle-amendment-2026-mc9v1v8l?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #India #EthanolFuel #Biofuels #E85 #E100
The Japan TimesApr 28
With energy bills rising due to the Iran war, Indonesia is fast-tracking the rollout of a diesel blend comprised 50% of biofuels from its vast palm plantations. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/04/28/energy/war-indonesian-biofuels-push/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #energy #iran #straitofhormuz #oil #lng #gas #fossilfuels #indonesia #biofuels
War hastens an Indonesian biofuels push that has global stakes

With energy bills rising due to the Iran war, the Southeast Asian nation is fast-tracking the rollout of a diesel blend comprised 50% of biofuels from its vast palm plantations.

The Japan Times
Japan Pop NewsApr 24
https://www.wacoca.com/news/2819531/ Argus Biofuels Europe Conference & Exhibition #ArgusBiofuels #ArgusBiofuelsConference #ArgusBiofuelsEuropeConference #ArgusBiofuelsEuropeConference&Exhibition #ArgusConference #ArgusLondonConference #BiodieselConference #Biofuels #BiofuelsConference #BiofuelsExperts #BiofuelsSpeakers #EthanolConference #Europe #LondonBiofuelsConference #LondonConference #MarineFuels #SAF #ヨーロッパ #欧州
Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)Apr 22
Eni founder’s nephew threatens to sue Meloni government over multi-billion Africa strategy https://www.politico.eu/article/eni-founders-nephew-threatens-to-sue-meloni-government-over-multi-billion-africa-strategy/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Energyinfrastructure #EnergyandClimate #Sustainability #Immigration #Investment #Education #Biofuels #Politics #farmers #Produce #Africa #Energy #Oil
Eni founder’s nephew threatens to sue Meloni government over multi-billion Africa strategy

Enrico Mattei’s nephew said the use of the family name was “truly unacceptable.”

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Richard Michael BlaberApr 21
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/21/uk-appeal-tax-ruling-cutting-vat-public-electric-car-chargers. WHY is #HMRC appealing this #ruling? Clearly, they don't give a damn about the #climate! Meanwhile, the #Government continue to #subsidise #fossilfuels & phoney "renewable energy" like #wood burning #Drax #power #station, #biofuels & #BECCS.
UK to appeal against tax ruling cutting VAT on public electric car chargers to 5%

HMRC confirms it will fight London tax tribunal’s finding that it has been overcharging for years under the law

The Guardian
Paul Wermer, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0Apr 20

In the category of "For every complex problem" (Mencken) - #BECCS & #biofuels as the current example.

Burning wood for power worse for climate than gas equivalent, report finds
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/20/burning-wood-power-worse-climate-than-gas-new-report?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

Richard R LeeApr 20
Duh! #StopBurningShit - #DeathByCarbon. #BioFuels - #BioMass.
#CarbonGrifters - #Drax. #GriftersGonnaGrift.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/20/burning-wood-power-worse-climate-than-gas-new-report?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Environment | The Guardian USApr 20
Burning wood for power worse for climate than gas equivalent, report finds https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/20/burning-wood-power-worse-climate-than-gas-new-report #Energy #Environment #Drax #EnergyIndustry #AirPollution #EmissionsTrading #GreenhouseGasEmissions #CarbonCaptureAndStorageCcs #Biofuels