Oxfam has joined the growing list of organizations criticizing the latest rush to grow biofuels. The EU wants to cut the CO2 emissions from burning fossil fuels and has demanded that 10% of all transport fuels should come from plants by 2020.
Month: November 2007
Two Killed In Niger Delta Clash
In a worrying development, at least two people have been killed in a clash between the Nigerian navy and the militant organization, MEND. It occurred near an offshore oilfield operated by the Shell oil company. Militant groups had been observing a five-month ceasefire on attacks against the oil industry to allow for peace talks with … Read More