UK renewable ethanol future endangered after UK Supreme Court decision on NO2 emissions

May 4, 2015 |

In the UK, Robert Wright, Secretary-General of ePURE, the European renewable ethanol industry association, responded to the UK Supreme Court ruling that the UK Government must revise its national air quality plans to tackle nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions:

“17 Member States of the EU are in breach of their air quality targets and this is causing major health problems for many thousands of people across Europe, particularly in urban areas. Policymakers need to act. Far greater use of petrol blended with renewable ethanol such as E10 will deliver far better air quality and at the same time reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

“As the EU develops and decides it’s 2030 climate and energy package over the next couple of years, it needs to ensure an effective balance between promoting air quality, protecting human health and ensuring reduced GHG emissions. Renewable ethanol is the best available fuel option for ensuring this balance.”

More on the story.

Category: Fuels

Thank you for visting the Digest.