Argentina may have lost biodiesel exports to African countries, but it clearly has been able to boost those to the U.S. as the volume has substantially increased from a year ago. Argentina Lowers Biodiesel Export Tax, Boosts Exports to U.S. The government of Argentina reduced its export tax on biodiesel last month from 9.8 percent to only 3.3 percent. The change was apparently intended to help the biodiesel sector, which has seen its export volume decline to the point that only 40 percent of capacity is being utilized.With Argentina’s export tax rate for soyoil at 32 percent, its biodiesel exports are being subsidized at a rate of about 28.7 percent. This is because the biodiesel producers can acquire their feedstock at approximately 68 p...
The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...
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A pika (/ˈpaɪkə, ˈpiːkə/ PY-kə, PEE-kə[3][4]) is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal native to Asia and North America. With short limbs, a very round body, an even coat of fur, and no external tail, they resemble their close relative the rabbit, but with short, rounded ears.[5] The large-eared pi...
Kolkwitzia amabilis /kɒlˈkwɪtsiə əˈmæbɪlɪs/,[2] commonly known as beauty bush, is a species of flowering plant in the family Caprifoliaceae. It is the sole species in genus Kolkwitzia.[1] It is a deciduous shrub grown as an ornamental plant. In China, where it originated, the plant is cal...
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