A Low CO2 fossil fuel future ... The Commission is endorsing Coal as the alternative energy source capable of assuring the correct energy security for the EU.
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The Commission is endorsing Coal as the alternative energy source capable of assuring the correct energy security for the EU.
Promoting biofuels as credible alternatives to oil in transport... Today, biofuels are the only way to significantly reduce oil dependence in the transport sector. As part of its Energy Policy for Europe, the Commission is committed to encouraging the production and use of biofuels by proposing to set a binding minimum target for biofuels of 10% of vehicle fuel by 2020.Unfortunately this is the weakest section of the initiative, exactly where it should be the strongest.
... Today, biofuels are the only way to significantly reduce oil dependence in the transport sector. As part of its Energy Policy for Europe, the Commission is committed to encouraging the production and use of biofuels by proposing to set a binding minimum target for biofuels of 10% of vehicle fuel by 2020.
Today, biofuels are the only way to significantly reduce oil dependence in the transport sector.
Are these énarques completely out of the loop? Peak oil is not an energy crisis. It is a liquid fuel crisis.
I have a picture somewhere... Ah.
Battery recycling should not be a big problem. I mean, we recycle all batteries today. At least in Sweden. And they are not supposed to be cancerogenic (like petrol) or explosive (like hydrogen) or incredibly climate damaging (like uncombusted biogas). Peak oil is not an energy crisis. It is a liquid fuel crisis.
Such policy will mean, in the Commission words, "the EU taking global leadership in catalyzing a new industrial revolution", defining the following lines of action: Energy efficiency; raising the share of renewable energy in the energy mix; reinforcing solidarity among Member States; a renewed focus on nuclear safety and security; determined efforts for the EU to "speak with one voice" with its international partners
Doubleplusthanks. "It's the statue, man, The Statue."
