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Old 07-14-2011, 08:33 AM   #35
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Originally Posted by Woogie Man View Post
Lindsey, nice to hear that Canada is making bio-diesel fro sustainable oil. Europe made the palm oil crisis much worse by using it for a bio-diesel.They realized the ecological damage it was doing (actually creating a bigger carbon footprint than gas when all was said and done) and also that it wasn't such a great oil. Norway and the U.K. have since provided a few billion to restore the lands. Sadly, right behind this, China is cutting deals to destroy even more land for palm oil for both food and power uses. So, one step forward, two steps back .
I had no idea it was being used for bio-diesel in Europe. Thanks for the info again. I have some learning to do!
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