EPA publishes results of peer review of indirect land use change

In Washington, the peer review of the renewable fuel standards lifecycle analysis – prominently, the analysis of international indirect land use change – is now available online from the EPA. The Renewable Fuels Association has (see “Today in Biofuels Opinion”) criticized the selection of peer reviewers.

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