Will biofuels cut our dependence on fossil fuels?

Future demand for food, feed, fibres and fuels may well be secured via renewable resources and new biological processes, said a conference on the EU’s development towards becoming a bio-economy.

A bio-based economy is one that relies on renewable resources and new biological processes in its manufacturing base. “Such a bio-economy will assist rural development and sustainability, ensure the long-term competitiveness of the European agriculture, food and chemical industries, and reduce climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions,” said Science and Research Commissioner Janez Potočnik.

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