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Felling for power is failing the climate: Why burning trees for energy makes no sense
Burning trees can be bad for the climate. It’s time to limit the practice.
GO big or GO home with e-fuels and hydrogen
While the use of e-fuels and hydrogen can avoid the pitfalls of biofuels, how can it be guaranteed that they are truly made from renewable electricity?
How is alternative fuels crediting in the EU vehicle standards a bad idea? Let me count the ways…
Including alternative fuels credits in EU vehicle standards would be an unwelcome distraction on the road to electrification.
Germany’s RED II implementation plan supports the country’s ambitious climate goals
The German Ministry of the Environment’s proposal goes beyond the Directive’s requirements to limit certain biofuels.
Kein cap? There’s more than meets the eye with the EU’s waste fats and oils limit
Amending Germany’s ban on animal fats in its advanced fuel policy could bring considerable unintended consequences.
The low-ILUC loophole could allow business-as-usual palm oil imports for biodiesel in Europe
The EC will will soon decide on criteria for classifying high- and low-risk indirect land use change (ILUC) biofuels under the RED II. If the Commission gets it right, this provision could make a positive difference without becoming a giant loophole.
Will the future RDE regulation be enough to restore trust in diesel technology?
The success of the RDE regulation will depend on the will of manufacturers to prove that they have learned a lesson from Dieselgate by beginning to focus on reducing real-world emissions, not just on passing a particular test.
Adding to the pile of evidence: Recent on-road testing results for CO2 and exhaust emissions from Euro 6 light-duty vehicles in the EU
Summarizes the Emissions Analytics testing on nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulates, both of which pose significant health problems, and CO2 which is vehicles’ main contribution to climate pollution.
