EPA Report on Biofuels Environmental Impacts Misses the Fore

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute criticizes a June 30, 2018, EPA report for omitting a comparative analysis between biofuels and petroleum. The statement asserts that biofuels generally offer better environmental and health outcomes than fossil fuels and highlights the role of cellulosic fuels in reducing methane emissions and waste. It further argues that biofuels are essential for meeting Paris Climate Accord goals, particularly in hard-to-electrify sectors like aviation and shipping.

• The EPA's second triennial report to Congress on the environmental impacts of biofuels production is considered incomplete because it does not compare biofuels to petroleum, despite the latter being the main competitor.
• Cellulosic fuels derived from manures, food wastes, and crop residues can reduce waste and mitigate methane emissions, which have up to 36 times the warming potential of carbon dioxide.
• Biofuels are identified as a critical component for achieving Paris Climate Accord goals, especially for short-term greenhouse gas reductions and in sectors where electrification is difficult, such as shipping and aviation.

APA

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (2018). EPA Report on Biofuels Environmental Impacts Misses the Fore. https://www.eesi.org/articles/view/eesi-statement-epa-report-on-biofuels-environmental-impacts-misses-the-fore

Chicago

Environmental and Energy Study Institute. EPA Report on Biofuels Environmental Impacts Misses the Fore. 2018. https://www.eesi.org/articles/view/eesi-statement-epa-report-on-biofuels-environmental-impacts-misses-the-fore.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{environmentalandenergystudyinstitute2018epa, author = {{Environmental and Energy Study Institute}}, title = {{EPA Report on Biofuels Environmental Impacts Misses the Fore}}, publisher = {Environmental and Energy Study Institute}, year = {2018}, month = jul, url = {https://www.eesi.org/articles/view/eesi-statement-epa-report-on-biofuels-environmental-impacts-misses-the-fore}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }