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Fuelling a famine; 'Grain gasoline' takes food of world's table

Niagara Falls Review: Soaring global prices for food and fuel, apart from sweeping hardship and expense, have soured relations between two traditional allies. Aid workers have watched helplessly these past weeks as the escalating cost of staples translated into less food globally for those who need it most. In pointing the finger at causes, they blame in part increased use of greener, cleaner biofuels made from crops such as corn. Effectively, biofuels are taking food out of the mouths of ... Read »
Created by Valmir Created 22 weeks 2 days ago – Made popular 22 weeks 2 days ago
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