Does the production of renewable fuels in Alberta affect global food prices?
In Alberta, 1.2 per cent of locally produced grains and oilseeds (such as canola) are used to make renewable fuels. During the past five years (2003-2008), Alberta has produced over 25 million tonnes of crops each year. Less than 200,000 tonnes of that is used each year for bioenergy products, such as renewable fuels. The majority of bioenergy products in Alberta are made from either waste or forestry biomass.
