The Green Mirage: The EU’s Complex Relationship with Palm Oil Biodiesel in the Context of Environmental Narratives and Global Trade Dynamics

In the early 2000s, biofuels like biodiesel and bioethanol were seen as renewable alternatives to petroleum, driven by rising crude oil prices and environmental concerns. Palm oil became a key biodiesel raw material, turning the European Union (EU) into a major importer. However, sustainable palm oi...

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Main Authors: Keith Waters, Suleyman O. Altiparmak, Shade T. Shutters, Cameron Thies
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/2/343