A survey of bioenergy executives by Climate Change Business Journal found that 59% of respondents believe biofuels mandates will be repealed or adjusted downward in the United States, and 56% in Europe, 60% think cellulosic ethanol will become more cost effective for production than corn or sugarcane between 2012 and 2018, while 20% say “never”.
The survey also found that a majority believe that alternative biodiesel feedstocks to soy, including jatropha, palm and algae will provide less than 10% of biodiesel production by 2020. The survey was produced for the subscription-based CCBJ for their recent issue focusing on bioenergy.
From UBS Investment Research: "We believe that, despite all the recent talk and news coverage of the food vs. fuel debate, it is unlikely that the [Renewable Fuel Standard] will be repealed or waived ...
In Missouri, the United Soybean Board released results from a survey in which 82 percent of consumers said that high fuel prices are to blame for food prices, not US farmers. The “National Agricultu...
In the UK, a survey of British air travelers found that 74 percent were concerned about the climate and pollution impact of air travel but that 22 percent said it affected their travel plans. Among su...
In Minnesota, a survey by Hormel Foods has found that 67 percent of Americans say that food prices have increased significantly in the past year, and 61 percent believe that corn ethanol is partly res...
In Australia, an Ipsos poll published in the Melbourne Age found that Australians are "growing bored" with climate change. Only 46 percent of Aussies said that they would take action on climate change...
The Renewable Fuels Association released results of a survey of US voters on their views regarding the causes of rising food costs. 49 percent identified the increased cost of gasoline and fuel, while...
