[Vision2020] article from Rep. Trail on the impact of Biofuels on food supply, cost

[ttrail at moscow.com]

Biofuel Production Soars, Despite Concerns

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Global biofuel production grew 20% in 2007. The U.S. and Brazil now 
produce 95% of the world's ethanol, and Germany leads in biodiesel 
production. But is this good news? Recent scientific studies and rising 
food prices have provoked international debate about the role that 
biofuels should play in our energy system over the coming years. 

Follow this link for a concise analysis of the most important biofuels 
trends.
http://www.worldwatch.org/node/5450?
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Vital Signs Update: Despite Obstacles, Biofuels Continue Surge 
Biofuels for Transport 
 


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Eye on Earth: Population, Agriculture, Conservation

Worldwatch Vice President Robert Engelman honors Earth Day by reflecting 
on our unease with population debates and by discussing his new book, More.


Ben Block explores new, hi-tech ways of conserving species on the 
biologically diverse island of Madagascar. He also reports on the recent 
call by an international panel of agricultural experts for an end to 
environmentally destructive farming methods.

For more, follow this link:

http://www.worldwatch.org/node/5713


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