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War over indirect land use change, biofuels as showdown approaches for climate bill in House Agriculture Committee

In the mess commonly known as Washington, where the D.C. sometimes refers to “died [in] committee,” two attempts to tack on protection for biofuels to climate change legislation have temporarily failed in the House of Representatives.
In one instance, an attempt by Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., to amend the Renewable Fuel Standard by expand the definition [...]

House Ag Chair says has votes for Renewable Fuel Standard Improvement bill; may block climate change bill

In Minnesota, Grist has profiled efforts by House Agriculture chairman Collin Peterson to block the Waxman-Markey climate change bill unless the Congress also passes the Renewable Fuel Standard Improvement Act which would revoke the rules on for implementing the Renewable Fuel Standard proposed by the EPA.
“I’ve told them I want this passed. I want it [...]