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Maybe you’ve heard about biodiesel. Meet its cousin, “renewable diesel.” Made from oils and fats, supporters claim that it can simply replace diesel and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Humboldt County is banking on renewable diesel to meet its climate obligations in its draft Regional Climate Action Plan. But is this too good to be true? Host Tom Wheeler and guest, Gary Hughes of the organization Biofuelwatch, explore these questions and to learn more about the concerns arising from the California pivot to high deforestation risk liquid biofuels.

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