Canada lags in renewable fuels

The London Free Press ^ | Wed, March 29, 2006 | CP

[Westlander]

OTTAWA -- Canada is falling behind in the international race to develop alternative fuels made from plants, says a study commissioned by the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association.

Brazil, the United States, China and the European Union are far ahead of Canada in production of fuels such as ethanol and biodiesel, says the report by international commodities research firm F.O. Licht.

In 2004, Brazil produced about 15.4 billion litres of ethanol, the United States 12.9 billion litres, the European Union 526 million litres, and Canada a mere 250 million litres.

[Westlander]

Meanwhile, Toronto is dumping 100% of it's garbage in Wayne County Michigan.

[goldstategop]

13 years of Liberal rule have NOT made Canada more energy independent. Something for Americans to keep in mind when they hear Democratic promises of energy independence.

(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie. Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")

[carumba]

Pipedream special: They need to figure out a way to use ice and snow.

[freedomfiter2]

the European Union 526 million litres, and Canada a mere 250 million litres.

Per capita, Canada is way ahead of the EU.

[familyop]

So...? Canada has enormous amounts of oil.

[truemiester]

The only reason Canada can act 'high-and-mighty' on the world stage is due to United States protection and largess.

[Paleo Conservative]

We should cut down more rainforest so palm oil plantations cand be planted to provide biodiesel.

[rasblue]

And Canada has oil. Oil and natural resources a plenty. Energy talks nowadays.