Biofuels have forced global food prices up by 75% – far more than previously estimated – according to a confidential World Bank report obtained by the Guardian. The damning unpublished assessment is based on the most detailed analysis of the crisis so far, carried out by an internationally-respected economist at global financialย body.
The figure emphatically contradicts the US government’s claims that plant-derived fuels contribute less than 3% to food-priceย rises.
Coal, oil and gas have been killing people for centuries. Weโre still paying for it.
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San Francisco-based developers launch publicity drive to soothe local concerns over giant project.
Farageโs new directors reflect his anti-science views.
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