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Scientists Call on Global Leaders to Limit Crop Biofuels Ahead of COP30

06 Nov 2025 | Abstracted from CleanTechnica

Over 200 scientists have urged global leaders to phase out crop-based biofuels ahead of COP30, warning they harm food security, biodiversity, and climate goals. They argue that land used for biofuel crops should be redirected to food production and ecosystem restoration, and that future energy systems should prioritize electrification and waste-based biofuels instead.

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