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New report shows green biofuels made from palm oil accelerating climate change

2013-02-02 01:41:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Bangor University: Growing oil palm to make green biofuels in the tropics could be accelerating the effects of climate change, say scientists. Researchers from Bangor University found the creation of oil palm plantations are releasing prehistoric sources of carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere. The findings throw into doubt hopes that biofuels grown in the tropics could help cut greenhouse gas emissions. Working as part of an international team, the north Wales scientists looked at how the deforestation...

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