Union of Concerned Scientists
JANUARY 30, 2024
Global hunger and deforestation: Excessive consumption of bio-based diesel fuels has already contributed to the 2022 global food crisis , and is accelerating deforestation caused by increased soybean and palm oil cultivation around the world. The lower stringency results in lower costs and reduced economic impact of the regulation.
Legal Planet
JULY 25, 2023
These include the Landfill Methane Regulation , SLCP Reduction Strategy , 2022 Scoping Plan , and SB 1383. Next time: ending deforestation. Here’s Part 1 , Part 2 , and Part 3 ). Methane is primarily released by humans through agriculture, energy production, wastewater, and landfills. The rest of the world is starting to catch up.
Union of Concerned Scientists
JANUARY 10, 2024
Biodiesel and renewable diesel are closely related fuels made from the same oils and fats, which remain scarce, expensive, and linked to deforestation and food price spikes. A recent analysis from researchers at the University of California Davis found a 50 percent chance that petroleum diesel would disappear from California by 2028.
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