MPs to debate biofuel subsidies for power stations

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New subsidies raise prospect of palm oil - blamed for fueling rainforest destruction - being used in UK power stations

MPs look set to approve new subsidies for bioliquid fuels that could include financial support for the burning of palm oil and wood pellets in UK power stations. Support could be extended under the...

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