Biofuels and Environmental Impact Quiz

Increased production of corn and soya beans = Potential destruction of rainforests Competition for crops as foodstuffs and sources of fuel = Rising food prices Conversion of land to grow biofuels = Risk of environmental damage and civil unrest Clearing of rainforests for palm oil plantations = Displacement of people from their homes

Lack of sustainability criteria in the supply chain = Adverse effects on environment and social structures Companies not fully aware of potential pitfalls = Jeopardizing future profits UN warning about dangerous side effects = Steps needed to prevent environmental damage and civil unrest Use of palm oil in foods and biofuels = Clearing of rainforests and displacement of people

Sustainability criteria = Ensuring no adverse effect on environment and social structures Potential pitfalls = Unknown risks and challenges Dangerous side effects = Harmful consequences of biofuel production Civil unrest = Social instability and conflict resulting from biofuel activities

<p>Leading investors = Jeopardizing future profits Environmental and human rights campaigners = Destruction of rainforests and rising food prices The UN = Dangerous side effects and environmental damage Concerned citizens = Clearing of rainforests and displacement of people</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased competition for crops = Rising food prices Conversion of land to grow biofuels = Risk of environmental damage and civil unrest Clearing of rainforests for palm oil plantations = Displacement of people from their homes Rising food prices = Adverse effect on food affordability due to increased demand for crops as sources of fuel</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The rush into biofuel production without considering long-term impacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Destruction of rainforests</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Biofuels could have dangerous side effects and steps need to be taken to prevent environmental damage and civil unrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clearing of rainforests and displacement of people for palm oil plantations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Building sustainability criteria into the supply chain to avoid adverse effects on the environment and social structures</p> Signup and view all the answers