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Bioenergy Key to the Fight Against Hunger

FAO assists member countries in their interest to convert biomass into
energy and set up national strategies and programmes.
The growing importance of bioenergy could have a considerable impact on
commodity prices, sustainability at the production points and food security. $600 Million Industry Will Reap Benefit

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"In fact, bioelectricity production has the highest employment-
creation potential among renewable energy options.
In developed countries, there is growing interest on the part of
governments and the private sector in expanding the use of biofuels derived

from agricultural and forestry biomass.
Biofuels, of which fuelwood and charcoal occupy the largest share,
represent around 10% of the total global primary energy consumption.
For this century, the report anticipates a significant switch from a
fossil fuel to a bioenergy-based economy which could benefit not only the
rural poor but also the whole planet, since biofuels can help mitigate climate
change.org /sd/en2_en.

The Rendell Administration is committed to creating a first-rate public
education system, protecting our most vulnerable citizens and continuing
economic investment to support our communities and businesses.us.

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Liquid biofuels have gained
importance, particularly in the transport sector.

Scenarios for the USA and the EU
Scenarios developed for the USA and the EU indicate that "short-term
targets of up to a 13% displacement of petroleum-based fuels with liquid
biofuels (bioethanol and biodiesel) appear feasible on available cropland,"
according to FAO.

PA Governor Rendell Signs Ceremonial Bill to Protect Equine Operators

, Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. "Our harness and horseracing venues, horse events and shows and small
family operations have not only contributed to the economy, but have enriched
the lives of so many people.
Currently , 44 other states have Equine Activity Liability acts.

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"The production and use
of biofuels need to be properly managed in order to provide energy services to
the rural poor while improving food security and contributing to sustainable
development," explains FAO expert Gustavo Best.anes.
Senate Bill 618 would limit liability in cases where horse owners or event
sponsors are not negligent for injury or death that occurs in connection with
an equine activity."
The commonwealth's equine industry employs more than 20,000
Pennsylvanians, generates $600 million annually for the economy and
contributes more than $53 million in taxes, while also preserving an important
historical tradition.

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The bill, sponsored by Sen. Those same
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"Agriculture's status as the number one industry in Pennsylvania owes part
of its success to equine operators," said Secretary of Agriculture Dennis
Wolff.

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In sub -Saharan Africa, where more than 90% of the rural population live
without access to electricity, bioenergy -- with its two main components, wood
energy and agroenergy -- can have a significant impact on improving
livelihoods. It can create several times
the number of direct jobs than the production of electricity using
conventional energy sources, and with lower investment cost per job
generated," the report says.

20 years of experience
FAO has over 20 years of experience in various aspects of bioenergy
development and has provided technical assistance to member countries
regarding the design and implementation of bioenergy policies, strategies,
programmes and projects.
Rendell held a ceremonial bill signing today at the 90th Pennsylvania Farm
Show for a measure designed to better protect horse owners and event sponsors.

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Investments and jobs
Increasing the use of biomass for energy could lead to improved economic
development, especially in rural areas , since it attracts investment in new
business opportunities for small- and medium-sized enterprises in the field of
biofuel production, preparation, transportation, trade and use.
These fossil fuels are the main sources of greenhouse gas emissions, causing
global warming, and thus climate change , the report points out. Waugh (R-York), was originally signed
into law last month. The new law will protect owners from lawsuits where no
party is at fault for injury or damages.
"The horse industry has been a tremendous economic force in Pennsylvania's
economy," Governor Rendell said.

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It is estimated that one in every four families are involved in equine
activities.

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Biomass reduces the import bill
Biomass is a locally available energy source that can provide for heat and
power.

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SD Dimensions: Energy and technology
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IEA Bioenergy
http://www. "From the most prestigious equestrian events
to breeding farms, the industry that helped build this state and country, and
provided the first means of transportation and labor, deserves the protection
of the measure I have signed into law. To find out
more about Governor Rendell's initiatives and to sign up for his weekly
newsletter , visit his Web site at: http://www.state.

CONTACT: Kate Phillips, Pennsylvania Office of the Governor,
+1-717-783-1116, or Michael Smith (PDA), +1-717-787-5085.

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It contributes to the substitution of imported fossil fuels, thus
enhancing national energy security, reducing the import bill of petroleum
products and alleviating poverty.
Based on the above, the paper says that the topic should be given more
focus and visibility, and suggests technical and institutional approaches to
realize this.fao.ieabioenergy.de/

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In a paper presented to the nineteenth session of its Committee on
Agriculture meeting here (13-16 April), FAO recalls that around two billion
people, mostly living in rural areas of developing countries, are still
without electricity or other modern energy services.
The paper considers that the scale of bioenergy production and use will
require a forum such as FAO, with its interdisciplinary expertise in the
different areas of agriculture, forestry and economics, to facilitate
international cooperation.
Equine operators will be required to post signs stating that participants
assume the risk of equine activities pursuant to Pennsylvania law.governor.

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The use of biomass for energy also generates incomes and jobs for the
rural people.
Petroleum accounts for over 35% of the world's total commercial primary
energy consumption.com
Mexican Bioenergy Network
http://www. Michael L.
The new law will help create a competitive insurance market and result in
improved access to horses, fewer barriers for people entering the world of
horse sports, greater peace of mind for horse owners , and growth for the
state's horse industry by minimizing risk.

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Increased use of bioenergy can help diversify agricultural and forestry
activities and improve food security, while contributing to sustainable
development, the paper says.
Bioenergy is produced from biofuels (solid fuels , biogas, liquid fuels
such as bioethanol and biodiesel) which come from crops such as sugar cane and
beet, maize and energy grass or from fuelwood, charcoal, agricultural wastes
and by-products , forestry residues, livestock manure, and others. Coal ranks second with 23% and natural gas third with 21%.fao.org/forestry/site/14067/en
Climate change issues in agriculture
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Today's ceremonial signing took place at the Farm Show Complex's Equine
Arena prior to the opening of the annual event.

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Agriculture and Forestry Could Become Leading Sources of Bioenergy,
a Key Element in the Fight Against Hunger and Poverty

ROME, Agriculture and forestry could become
leading sources of bioenergy, a key element in achieving two of the UN
Millennium Development Goals: eradicating extreme poverty and hunger and
ensuring environmental sustainability , according to FAO.
It plays an active role in generating and disseminating information on
bioenergy production, trade and utilization, the paper indicates.

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