The UN have given a somewhat belated public warning about biofuels. The original ethos was that biofuels should be produced from otherwise waste materials such as wheat straw, sewage gas and high yield plants grown on low yield soils. Instead of this, farmers in the developed World seeking to increase their returns have been growing fuel crops on soil previously used for food production and getting a pat on the back. So, not only have we raped the environment of the developing world by stripping it of mineral resources and oil, now we are taking from their mouths the little food they have. Come on Guys, think things through first, please.

For France 24’s Report of the UN statement please click below

http://www.france24.com/en/20080306-un-warns-about-biofuels-food-energy-europe-ue