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Concerns over climate change have focused attention on the possibility of replacing fossil fuels with biofuels. Across the globe, researchers are testing potential raw materials such as soya and palm oil.
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Opinions and Analysis
Renewables the way forward for India
Renewables like solar, wind and biomass could help India meet its growing energy needs and create millions of jobs, says Anil K. Rajvanshi.
1 April 2009
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Source: Nariphaltan
Biotechnology is not the only solution
Biotechnology is only one of a set of approaches needed to solve the world's problems, says an editorial in Nature Biotechnology.
Policy Briefs
Anticipating the drawbacks of biofuels
Growing biofuels requires careful consideration, particularly with regards to food security and livelihoods.
16 January 2009
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Source: IWMI
News and Features
Sudan sets its sights on biofuels
Biofuels from both food and non-food crops will be produced as a result of a research collaboration involving Brazil, Egypt and Sudan.
Biofuel crops 'can invade tropical ecosystems'
Biofuel crops are more than twice as invasive than other plants when introduced to tropical and subtropical ecosystems, say researchers.
More research needed to tap Africa's biogas potential
23 March 2009
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