Publication

This paper investigates the US and EU policies on subsidizing biofuels, arguing that the increased use of oilseed crops for biodiesel, including palm oil, poses particular risks for tropical forests and for climate change. The authors analyze the economics and politics behind these policies, and argue that agricultural interests play a more influential role than is often recognized by policymakers. They then offer several recommendations on how the US and the EU can promote energy independence and mitigate climate change.