Tuesday 15 April 2008

The UN on Agriculture, Biofuels, and Rising Food Prices

This BBC News article came out this morning, and I thought it very fitting with the topic I've been discussing here in recent weeks.

"The UN body describes the need for action as urgent, warning that staple food prices are likely to continue to rise because of increased demand from countries like China and India, and the alternative use of maize and soya beans for biofuels."

What was I writing about yesterday? We need to continue exploring biofuel options other than those that consume staple foods, so as not to adversely effect those who already struggle to feed their families.