Gallagher Review (UK) on indirect effects of biofuels – free download

In England, the Gallagher report by Renewable Fuels Agency chairman Ed Gallagher was published this week, crediting biofuels with a potential to increase greenhouse gas emissions and increase global food prices. It called for the lowering of targets in England’s Renewable Fuel Obligation, and a focus on advanced biofuels.

UK environmental minister Ruth Kelly endorsed the plan, while European Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalg termed the report “one-sided”.

Here is a copy of the full Gallagher Review

Also for download:

The original call for evidence.
The Review’s Terms of reference.
The Review’s final Progress update, June 26 2008 (compare with final review)

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