On October 14, 2014, Italy became the first European country to require advanced biofuels in cars and trucks, passing a law that will require all fuel suppliers to include 0.6% advanced biofuels in gasoline and diesel by 2018, rising to 1% by 2022. Advanced biofuels are made from waste materials and are thus seen as less likely to contribute to land being taken out of production for food to in order to produce the feedstocks. This issue has been a major point of concern about traditional [first generation] biofuels, hindering the industry’s growth. Previously, a 2009 EU Renewable Energy Directive required that renewable sources comprise 10% of energy used in the transport sector, but the percentage was reduced to 5.75 amid concerns over the displacement of food production by biofuel crops. Biofuel companies applauded the decree by the Italian government as a much needed boost for the industry and a positive example for other European countries. For the full story, see http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-29618889.