Biofuelswatch, an environment group in Britain, now says that "biofuels should not automatically be classed as renewable energy."

He has served on committees and boards of local housing and environment groups, schools and health advisory bodies.

"At Rio, we could see the dependence on environment groups for information."

That is done by many - including smaller energy companies, renewable generators, environment groups etc.

In 2005, White allowed environment groups and four municipalities to go forward with a lawsuit against federal agencies.

But in the past, they were mostly recruited by big international environment groups.

This action has led many environment groups and landowners to speak out against the impending construction of the fence.

However, environment groups last night said the "devil was in the detail" and expressed concern over whether the scheme could achieve its aims.

While 19 environment groups attended the meeting on Thursday, he said more groups and citizens have expressed their desire to join in.

The deal was greeted with strong reservations by environment groups.