With rising oil prices aren't there also going to be price increases in food due to all the petroleum used to produce crops?  The essential problem is not biofuels it is uncontrolled population growth, as well as wasting of all forms of energy.  He is campaigning for a ban he will never get, there are far more powerful and influential forces than he who support biofuels, largely for their own financial self-interests.  I think Monbiot would have more influence to argue for restrictions on the worst unsustainable agricultural practices and for more efficient use of all fuels.  There are real issues to be concerned with, the best way to address them is to focus on those issues and not attack biofuels all together.

Rob Brinkman
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  he is a bit extreme in his views, but thought provoking nonetheless.

  David Adams
  The Fueling Station

  Puneet Dwivedi <[log in to unmask]> wrote: Dear All,
  I found this interesting article. Just thought to share with all of you.
  Regards
  Puneet Dwivedi
  PhD Student
  SFRC, UF

  Link :
  http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/story/0,,2043724,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=1


   
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