Report: Biofuels emit more CO2 than the fossil fuels they replace

Trucking news and briefs for Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025:

Biofuels emit more CO2 than fossil fuels, report says

Biofuels production emits 16% on average more CO2 than the fossil fuels it replaces, according to a report from the European Federation for Transport and Environments (T&E). 

Higher emissions, the report said, are largely driven by indirect impacts of farming and deforestation linked to crop-based biofuels. Demand for biofuels is set to rise by at least 40% by 2030, T&E claims, and biofuels are projected to emit 70 MtCO₂e more than the fossil fuels they replace – equivalent to the annual emissions of almost 30 million diesel cars.

Today, growing crops to be burned as fuel uses up 32 million hectares of land - roughly the size of Italy - to meet just 4% of global transport energy demand. By 2030, this is set to grow by 60% to 52 million hectares - the size of France, T&E said. 

“Biofuels are a terrible climate solution and a staggering waste of land, food, and millions in subsidies," said Cian Delaney, biofuels campaigner at T&E. "Ensuring a sustainable balance between agriculture and nature is essential to tackling the climate crisis, and burning crops for fuel only pushes us further in the wrong direction. Governments around the world must prioritize renewables over crop biofuels.”

Werner earns Top Military Friendly rankings

Werner Enterprises has again been recognized by VIQTORY as a Military Friendly Employer and Military Spouse Friendly Employer, marking the company’s fourth consecutive year in the Top 10 in these award categories.

In the highly competitive category for companies with $1 billion to $5 billion in annual revenue, Werner was ranked No. 3 on the Top 10 Military Friendly Employer list and No. 2 on the Top 10 Military Friendly Spouse Employer list.

"With approximately 20% of our workforce comprised of veterans, we are proud to honor their service with career paths that lead to long-term growth and success," said Werner’s Chairman and CEO, Derek Leathers.

Werner’s commitment is demonstrated through numerous specialized programs and benefits tailored to the military community, including:

• Military Skills Test Waiver Program and the SkillBridge/Career Skills Program.
• VA Educational Benefits and deployment support.
• 'WEVets' Veteran Resource Group.
• Operation Freedom Fleet, a special initiative recognizing military drivers.