Great Day for Bio Fuels!
Russia Ratifies Kyoto Protocol Treaty
November 11, 2004 — By Green Star Products, Inc.
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA, Nov. 11 — American Biofuels (ABF), which is 35% owned
by Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC: GSPI), made the following announcement:
After six years of international negotiations the Kyoto Treaty finally received
enough signatures from participating countries to make that treaty binding on
all signatures. Russia was the last to sign giving the treaty its required 55%
of the nations that contribute to global warming gases.
This is a major victory for alternative fuels like biodiesel and ethanol, which
reduce CO2 emissions.
On Nov. 5, 2004 Reuters released the following information:
"President Vladimir Putin gave his seal of approval for Russia's crucial
backing of the Kyoto Protocol, clearing the way for the U.N. environment pact
aimed at curbing global warming to come into force early next year."
"The Kremlin said Putin signed a parliament bill late on Thursday
confirming Russia's ratification of the protocol. Both chambers of Russia's
parliament approved ratification of the pact last month after Putin pointed the
way."
The Wall Street Journal on October 22, 2004, in an article also stated "The
treaty is meant to slow the rapidly accelerating release into the atmosphere of
so-called greenhouse gases, chiefly carbon dioxide. CO2, produced by the burning
of fossil fuels such as oil and coal, forms an atmospheric layer that reflects
the sun's heat back toward Earth, heating the planet in a process known as the
greenhouse effect, or global warming."
Joseph LaStella, president on GSPI, stated "the use of biodiesel reduces
CO2 emissions by 78% and that a study done by the National Biodiesel Board
indicates that biodiesel is the lowest cost alternative to reduce exhaust
emissions from diesel engines, which includes global warming gases."
These past few weeks have been great news for the planet Earth, the Kyoto Treaty
was ratified and President Bush signed HR 4520 in law, which provides both
biodiesel and ethanol an excise tax refund. Both these events will greatly
increase biodiesel and ethanol production in the US and worldwide.
An article printed in Biodiesel Magazine (Oct.-Nov. 2004) states: "India
wants to launch a major biodiesel effort, but they have not been able to lock in
on a consistent source."
The article further states, "The only real hope (for India) today lies is
non-edible tree oils, such as jatropha and pogomia. These oil trees are hardy
plants that require minimum water and can grow in nearly all soil types. Plants
like jatropha, which produce non-edible oil seeds, can grow very well in varied
regions of India." These oil trees have only one hitch; it takes three to
five years to produce full yields.
Joseph LaStella stated, "India is only one part of a huge market in a world
that suddenly realizes that they may have to import alternative fuels while
gearing up their own production of alternative fuels through technology
transfers."
The Biodiesel Magazine article also states "California-based American
Biofuels recently announced that it had shipped a container load of
U.S.-produced biodiesel to Asia. The shipment is believed to be the largest
order of biodiesel ever shipped from the United States to Asia. The company
shipped approximately 6,000 gallons of biodiesel packaged in over 100 barrels.
The company called the shipment - 'a major step in opening Asian markets to
U.S.- produced biodiesel and biodiesel technology.' "
Presently, almost every country is scrambling to increase their production of
biofuels to wean off the high cost and instability of crude oil and become more
energy independent.
American Biofuels is not only planning its expansion in the US but also its
exports abroad and to construct plants on a joint venture basis in several
foreign countries, which have contacted American Biofuels.
Green Star Products, Inc. is an environmentally friendly company dedicated to
creating innovative cost-effective products to improve the quality of life and
clean up the environment. GSPI is involved in the production of renewable
clean-burning biodiesel and other products including lubricants, additives and
devices that reduce emissions and improve fuel economy in vehicles, machinery
and power plants. For more information, see GSPI's Web site at http://www.GreenStarUSA.com
or call Investor Relations at 619-864-4010, or fax 619-789-4743, or email info@GreenStarUSA.com.
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