In two stories published on Monday the BBC shows that concern about the downsides of biofuels is growing.

The first brings new that the EU is rethinking it’s policy aim to get 10% of road fuels from plants. After reports warning of rising food prices, and rain forest destruction, because of crops grown for biofuels, the EU now promises new guidelines to ensure no damage is done while reaching its targets.

And – as if to confirm the EU’s decision – a new report from the British Royal Society warns that biofuels may create environmental damage unless produced with care. The report says efficient, environmentally friendly production should be encouraged, and warns of the dangers unbridled production could pose to ecosystems and biological diversity.

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BBC: EU rethinks biofuels guidelines
BBC: Biofuels ‘are not a magic bullet’