That is true, but they are not currently commercially viable. It is important to look at the differences between biofuels. For example, using waste oils, which otherwise would just be thrown away, to create fuel seems sensible. However, I have a problem with targets that can hasten the development of biofuels that do not meet such robust environmental standards. There may be interesting research to be done on second generation biofuels, but we are not there yet.
Treaty of Lisbon (No. 8)
Proceeding contribution from
Jo Swinson
(Liberal Democrat)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 27 February 2008.
It occurred during Debates on treaty on Treaty of Lisbon (No. 8).
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