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8-Jul-08

Slowing the biofuel bonanza

"When biofuels sprang to political prominence a few years ago - endorsed by Tony Blair among others - the world was rapidly running out of options for a liquid fuel that could keep the wheels of transport turning after the oil...


7-Jul-08

America's love affair with cars fades

"The nation of road movies, freeway freedom and dreams of endless horizons is waking up to the reality of soaring fuel prices. Paul Harris in Riverside, California, reports that people are leaving their gas guzzlers in the garage"


4-Jul-08

World Bank report: biofuel caused food crisis

"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."


25-Jun-08

Biofuel use 'increasing poverty'

"The replacement of traditional fuels with biofuels has dragged more than 30 million people worldwide into poverty, an aid agency report says."


20-Jun-08

Experts find key to saving fuel: say gallons per mile

"· Drivers fooled by 'MPG illusion', say scientists · Small change in inefficient car makes big difference"


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