Jill Evans
Green MEP for Wales
“I believe that the target for sourcing 10% of renewable energies from biofuels by 2020 should be scrapped. Biofuels are not the answer to the current challenges we face in increasing our use of renewable energy.
“There is widespread concern about their harmful effect on food prices and food supply. The use of food crops for fuels is wrong. Only waste and residues should be used for energy production.
“I voted in favour of a moratorium, as we need to be focusing instead on investing in truly renewable energy production.”