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A delicate balance for biodiesel mandate
Can palm biodiesel provide quick relief for Malaysia amid Iran war?
Malaysia plans phased expansion of biodiesel programme, minister says
CPO Futures Close Slightly Higher, Tracking Gains In Soybean Oil Prices
CPO price intact despite oil price retreat
25/01/2008 (The Star Online), Petaling Jaya - The price competitiveness of crude palm oil (CPO) will remain intact, at least in the first half this year, despite crude oil being traded below US$90 a barrel.
Malaysian Palm Trees Are Fine and Green, Too
25/01/2008 (The Wall Street Journal) - Malaysia's palm-oil industry often gets lumped in with problems elsewhere. But contrary to the claim of your article ("Firms Back a Plan to Put the Green in 'Green Gold'," Marketplace, Jan. 18) that there has been "widespread deforestation" in Malaysia in recent years, Malaysia's years-long commitment to sustainability, minimizing carbon-dioxide emissions and adopting agricultural practices that conserve the rainforests and wildlife, has been a model for other countries. In fact, the major Malaysian producers of palm oil, in cooperation with the Malaysian government, have exhibited a strong commitment to zero-burning replanting techniques, protecting species such as orangutans, and the certification of palm oil from established, licensed plantations.
Green Fuels set the record straight on biofuels
24/01/2008 (Farming Uk) - Green Fuels director, Colin Hygate has today condemned the report by a group of MPs which derides biofuels for their alleged damage to the environment and which calls for an immediate moratorium on plans to expand their use.
Concerns about effect of biofuels on environment grow
23/01/2008 (Crash.net, UK) - Biofuels have been hailed as a renewable alternative to fossil fuels in transport, but recent reports have raised concerns they are not always as green as they seem.
Cut Fats First: Replacing Bad Fats with Good Fats
24/01/2008 (Mexia Daily News) - With so much information about how to eat for healthy living, it is hard to know where to begin. Beginning by cutting out some of the fats in your diet is a step in the right direction, but simply cutting down on total fat isn’t the whole picture. We actually need to pay attention to the type of fats we are eating.
Africa: Biofuel-Chasing EU Puts Pressure On Grains Supply
25/01/2008 (AllAfrica.com) - The decision by the European Union not to review its controversial biofuel consumption targets is expected to pile more pressure on the critically low global cereal stocks, analysts said.
Felda settlers poised to receive higher living allowance
25/01/2008 (The Star Online), Jempol - The living allowance for Felda settlers taking part in the replanting scheme will be increased, beginning next month.
J&J joins \"green\" consortium
23/01/2008 (NJ.com) - Global food and consumer goods companies are backing a plan to certify palm oil -- the vegetable oil used in products ranging from margarine to cosmetics, and, increasingly, biodiesel -- to ensure that its soaring production doesn't spur greater destruction of tropical rainforests.
Palm oil has biggest decline in seven months
22/01/2008 (The Financial Times), Singapore - Palm oil futures in Malaysia, the global benchmark, had its biggest intra-day decline in seven months on concern a slowing global Economy may curb demand for vegetable oils used for food and fuels.
