Regulation
Commentary: Gene-edited livestock: robust rules needed before approval, say ethicists
The global demand for animal-based food products is anticipated to increase by 70% by 2050. Meeting this demand in a way that has minimal impact on the environment will require the implementation of advanced technologies, like genome editing of livestock.…
Commentary: AlgaEurope Conference convenes academia and business
The Alga-Europe conference will be held between 7-10 December. It will bring together 350 key players from academia and business from more than 45 countries. Registration for the online event is still open. This annual conference is organised by the…
PGNiG agrees to develop Poland’s biogas sector
Polish state-controlled oil and gas company, Polskie Górnictwo Naftowe i Gazownictwo (PGNiG), signed an agreement this Tuesday (Nov 23) that will further encourage the development of the biogas and biomethane sectors in the nation. Dozens of PGNiG representatives participated in…
Australia unveils Bioenergy Roadmap
Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor unveiled Australia’s Bioenergy Roadmap. It’s the first of its kind in Australia and a record commitment from the Australian Government to bioenergy. Reference: https://www.bioenergy-news.com/news/australia-unveils-bioenergy-roadmap/
Construction of Norfolk biogas plant halted by council
The construction work of an anaerobic digester of a biogas plant in Bressingham, Norfolk, UK has been halted after the local council raised concerns and complaints doubting the legality of the development. Read the rest of the story. Reference: https://www.bioenergy-news.com/news/construction-of-norfolk-biogas-plant-halted-by-council/
Japan Sets Up Plant-Based Labelling System To Promote the Industry
Japan is establishing plant-based labelling rules in order to remove obstacles for the country’s vegan food industry. At a press conference, government minister Taro Kono described the lack of guidelines as a “shackle” for the industry’s development, and also alluded…